Welcome to Navigation Essentials, a series of convenient, practical, evidence-based toolkits.
Providing treatment and education for Ohio's Multi System Youth with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) presents a unique set of challenges to navigate. For youth with intensive and complex behavioral health needs residing in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), charting a course with timely coordination, consistent communication, and effective strategies is even more critical.
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Who are the toolkits for?
Anyone who supports the care and education of youth with co-occurring IDD and Mental Health/Behavioral Health Conditions residing in ICFs including:
- Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
- ICF Staff and Administrators
- School Administrators
- Teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Other Educational Team Members and Leaders
What will I find in the toolkits?
Easy to access information, videos, templates, and tools for:
- Strengthening Partnerships between ICFs and Educational Teams
- Developing Effective Interventions and Strategies
- Learning about Interoception
- Understanding Behavior
- Supporting Emotional Regulation
- ...and more!
Getting Started with Navigation Essentials
Get familiar with the toolkits. Explore the toolkit organization. Learn with videos, activities, and tools. Dig into resources.
Select One Toolkit
Start with just one toolkit. Review toolkit topics below.
Explore
Become familiar with the structure and Learn-Do-Resource sections of the selected toolkit.
Use Microlearning
Learn at your own pace by focusing on one concept at a time.
Apply
Implement one tool or strategy learned from the toolkit.
Navigation Essentials are designed for repeated use.
Ongoing engagement with the toolkits will reinforce your knowledge and enhance your skills.
Interested in using the toolkits for training?
Guidance documents for group training are available in the Leaders' Essentials for each toolkit.
