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The 2012 IASSID World Congress is fast approaching
July 9 - July 14, 2012 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Learn about the 'Knowledge Exchange and Implementation among Parents with Intellectual Disabilities' IASSID academy Workshop being held at the World Congress July 9th 2012
This two part (morning and afternoon) interactive workshop will be delivered by a multi-national group of researchers and expert-practitioners working in the field of parents and parenting with intellectual disabilities. The focus of this workshop is on knowledge exchange and implementation: utilizing knowledge from research to improve outcomes for parents with intellectual disabilities and their children. Participants will hear about the current state of knowledge and latest research in the field, and contribute to a discussion of gaps between research and practice. Participants will then learn about breakthrough ‘knowledge exchange and implementation’ initiatives in North America, Europe and Australia. Common obstacles to the spread and implementation of knowledge will be identified, and promising strategies for promoting best practices will be discussed.