This webinar focuses on supporting parents with intellectual disabilities, highlighting their capacity to foster their children's development and wellbeing. It addresses the social and structural challenges these parents may face, which can impact their ability to access support and may lead to misconceptions about their parenting abilities. The session emphasizes a strengths-based, relationship-oriented approach that respects parents' voices and wishes. It's designed for practitioners in child and family services and allied health professionals, providing insights and strategies to assist parents with intellectual disabilities. The webinar is part of a series by CFCA at AIFS and Emerging Minds, supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.
How to support parents with intellectual disability to meet their parenting goals |
Presenters: Dr Susan Collings, Renee Mills, Crystal Richardson and Dr Catherine WadePartner: Emerging MindsWed 5th June 2024 1pm– 2PM (AEST). |