This session addresses the risks and realities of polypharmacy in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities  Participants will learn how to recognize medication-related concerns, support informed decision-making, and collaborate across systems to reduce unnecessary medication burden using START-informed practices. Who Should Attend This Session:  Prescribers, nurses, pharmacists, clinicians, care coordinators, and HHPs. To learn more about the Denver START program, visit this page.

This training highlights employment as a key social determinant of health for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will explore strategies to support meaningful, sustainable employment while addressing behavioral health and system barriers through a START-informed lens.  Who Should Attend This Session:  Vocational staff, employment specialists, case managers, educators, and clinicians. To learn more about the Denver START program, visit this page.

This session reviews common endocrine disorders in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how they may affect mood, behavior, and overall functioning. Participants will learn how to recognize warning signs and advocate for integrated medical and behavioral care. Who Should Attend This Session:  Medical providers, nurses, psychiatrists, direct support professionals, and HHPs. To learn more about the Denver START program, visit this page.

This training explores the physical, emotional, and behavioral changes associated with puberty in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants will learn how to provide developmentally appropriate education, support healthy boundaries, and reduce the risk of crises using proactive, START aligned strategies. Who Should Attend This Session:  Educators, clinicians, nurses, direct support professionals, and care coordinators. To learn more about the Denver START program, visit this page.