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2012 CE Workshop |
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A Weight Loss Program for Individuals with Disabilities |
Instruction Level BasicProposed Audience Psychologists, counselors, behavior specialists, behavior analysts Program Description Recently, a diet and incentive program was designed by a multi-disciplinary team including dieticians, exercise physiologists, and behavior analysts. The diet was a combination of reduced-calorie packaged meals (PM) and a modified stoplight approach (SLDm). The diet was presented in a manner that was visually-based rather than numbers-based. Each participant was seen monthly in their home. The diet was tested in Project 1 with 79 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Project 2 and 3 are randomized clinical trials comparing the PM/SLDm diet with a Usual Care diet [MyPyramid (USDA)]. Project 2 has an enrollment of 140 adults with physical disabilities and Project 3 is just underway to recruit 150 adults with intellectual disabilities. Results of each study will be described along with insights on problems related to obesity in individuals with disabilities. Most participants have lost weight and reactive or problem behaviors have been rare; hypotheses will be discussed.
Learning Objectives On completion of the workshop the participants will be able to describe: 1. the prevalence of obesity and co-morbid conditions that accompany disability. 2. two diets for teaching weight loss using visual cues instead of numeric cues. 3. incentive systems for enhancing weight loss and maintaining participation. 4. ways to prevent reactive behavior in participants and their caregivers/supporters. 5. cautions for those who want to start a weight loss program for those with disabilities.
Proposed Activities Participants will listen to lecture, discussion and be involved in role playing.
References Hamilton, S., Hankey, C. R., Miller, S., Boyle, S., & Melville, C.A. (2007). A review of weight loss interventions for adults with intellectual disabilities. Obesity Review, 8, 339-345. Rimmer, J. H., & Yamaki, K. (2006). Obesity and intellectual disability. Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 12, 7-22. Saunders, R. R., Saunders, M. D., Donnelly, J. E., Smith, B. K., Sullivan, D. K., Guilford, B., & Rondon, M. F. (2011). Evaluation of an approach to weight loss in adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 49(2), 103-112.
The Presenters Richard Saunders, Ph.D. is a Senior Scientist in the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies at the University of Kansas. He has had continuous research funding from NICHD since 1984 in the areas of stimulus equivalence/classification, treatment of aberrant behavior, and establishment of communication skills in persons with severe disabilities. Recently, he has received funding as a Co-Investigator from ADD, DED and NIDDK for weight loss and weight maintenance strategies for adults with intellectual or physical disabilities. Throughout his career, he has consulted extensively to agencies supporting persons with disabilities in educational, vocational, and residential settings. Presently, he is a consultant to the programs of the Junior Blind of America in Los Angeles.
Muriel Saunders, Ph.D. has an extensive history in education and research. She is currently an Assistant Research Professor in the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies. She began her career teaching in regular and special education classrooms. She has been recognized for her excellence and innovation in teaching by the Council for Exceptional Children, receiving the Kansas Special Educator of the Year Award in 1990 and the international Clarissa Hug Teacher of the Year Award in 1991. Since then, she has conducted research funded by NICHD, first on positive behavioral interventions and recently on establishing communication in persons with multiple profound physical and intellectual disabilities. She is a Co-Investigator on a grant funded by NIDDK to study methods of reducing obesity in people with developmental disabilities. She is currently a Co-Principal Investigator on a grant funded by NIDRR to compare two weight loss programs for people with physical disabilities.
Date and Time Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 On-Site Registration: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Workshop: 9:00 am. – 12:00 noon
Credit 3 Hours Category A Continuing Education Credit for NC psychologists and/or 3 hours Type II BACB Approved Continuing Education Credit.
Attendance To receive credit, you must be present for the entire workshop, and you must sign the sign-in and sign-out sheets. No credit will be given for participants who are more than 15 minutes late at the beginning of the workshop. No credit will be given to participants who leave before the close of the workshop. You must complete an evaluation form and turn it in at the close of the workshop to receive credit. Participants will receive a certificate documenting their attendance following the workshop and credit certificates will be mailed to the address provided during registration.
Registration Deadline and Refund Policy There is currently space available in this workshop. Registration will be limited to 50 people. If you register on or before January 23rd, 2012 there is a special early registration fee of $55.00 to attend this workshop. There are also special rates available for anyone who would like to attend both this workshop and any of the three post-conference workshops offered on Friday February 17th, 2012 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. A student rate of $25.00 is available with proof of current full time student status. Please select the registration button at the bottom of the page to view all fees. You will receive a full refund for cancellation received on or before February 8, 2012. No refund will be provided for cancellation received on or after February 9, 2012.
Facility Information Marriott, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. You can reserve a room at either the Marriott by calling 336-725-3500 or at the connecting Embassy Suites by calling 336-724-2300. Ask for the “NCABA Group Rate” to get reduced room pricing for either hotel.
Continuing Education Credit The program is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Psychological Association and the North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis. The North Carolina Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The North Carolina Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is offered for 3 hours of continuing education credit. In addition, this workshop is BACB approved for 3 hours of Type II continuing education credits.
Special Needs If you have special needs please note this on the registration form. This must be received at least two (2) weeks in advance of the workshop.
For Further Information Contact: Beth Schmitt, NCABA Secretary Phone: (919) 575-1261 Email: beth.schmitt@dhhs.nc.gov |
