Planning

Supporting youth with IDD and complex behavioral health needs requires teams to not only focus on daily support but also requires planning for upcoming transitions and adult life. This section discusses three considerations where planning is critical and often requires a multi-system team. Watch the videos to learn more about each area of consideration. Next, reflect on your knowledge of each area. Select resources that will provide information about each consideration and will assist in supporting the youth and family to plan for the future across multiple environments.

Watch

Learn why teams that support youth with IDD and behavioral health needs must engage in meaningful planning activities with the family and youth. The videos in this section introduce three priority areas to consider when planning which include Future Planning, Safety, and Family. Select a video to learn more about the impact of that area of consideration when planning for intervention and support.

Tools and Resources

Explore tools that can assist with intervention and support for the components included in Planning.

• Charting the LifeCourse – Foundational Tools

  Charting the LifeCourse offers a wide range of tools and materials to assist youth and their teams with future planning. The Foundational Tools offer a core set of practical tools for planning, problem-solving, or just thinking about the future.

• Checklist: Creating Safe Spaces for Youth

  Youth need an environment where they feel seen, heard, and valued. This checklist offers ideas to build this type of culture into your classroom, community centers, and residential environments. A PDF download option of the checklist is available on the webpage.

• Active Listening Skills 4-Part Series

  Need to brush up on listening skills or remind your team of the importance of active listening when working with families and multiple agencies? This series of short videos provides a comprehensive overview of active listening skills.