Abstract
This study explores the concepts of Supported Decision Making (SDM) and Shared Decision Making (SDM) within the context of mental health counseling for adult patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It emphasizes the importance of utilizing SDM and SDM approaches in promoting autonomy, self-determination, and person-centered care in clinical practice. The research outlines the legal and ethical considerations and focus on the rights of patients with IDD to participate in decision making. It identifies the issues of guardianship and its impact on decision making autonomy for individuals with IDD. The study cover barriers to effective decision making from IDD population which includes communication challenges, cognitive limitations, and systemic issues. We review cases from practice where supported decision making, and shared decision making were utilized and how that helped enhance and empower patients with IDD in mental health counseling.
Presenters
Mang YipSocial Worker Supervisor, Rowan Medicine, Regional Integrated Special Needs, New Jersey, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Supported Decision Making Shared Decision Making
