Presentation Description
This session focuses on defining supported decision-making and how it applies to ages 0-8. Additionally, we will talk about the importance of learning to make decisions at a young age and appropriate decisions or choices for children through age 8. Finally, we will discuss how to empower parents to teach children about making decisions.
Presentor
Sara Thompson
Sara has over 14 years of experience working with children and adults in the areas of mental health and developmental disabilities. Prior to joining DBHDS as the Supported Decision-Making Community Resource Consultant for the state of Virginia, Sara worked in the Developmental Services Division of a community services board as a support coordinator, intake coordinator, and quality specialist. Sara’s passion for helping others was fostered at a young age through her volunteer work in her community, as well as in other states and countries. Sara is a Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador and a Person Centered Thinking trainer. Her goal is to help everyone live the life they want through the use of person centered practices. Sara hopes for everyone to understand that we all need support, not just people with disabilities and she is excited to be able to use her passion for person-centered practices and advocacy at the state level in order to identify and resolve barriers to more inclusive living for people with developmental disabilities. In her spare time, Sara enjoys spending time relaxing on the patio with her husband and their aging cat, running and brunching with friends, and working in her garden.
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