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Nurturing Minds, Enriching Communities

Introducing Spectra's New Moringa Institute

In October 2024, Spectra expanded its abilities to enrich their community by launching a new education program called the Moringa Institute. With a focus on nurturing the minds of individuals, families and professionals, the Moringa Institute offers a variety of learning opportunities. Check out the Moringa website to learn more about our workshops, podcasts, resources, and online continuing education programs.

Workshops, Training Programs, Podcasts & Resources

ASD Focus Group - Adults, Teens & Caregivers

Introduction to MARI: Implications for Clinical Practice

ASD Focus Group - Adults, Teens & Caregivers

Spectra is excited to introduce our new transitioning programming for adults and teens with ASD set to begin in Fall of 2024. Before our launch, we would like to get input directly from those most likely to benefit from our services. Come meet personally with Spectra’s co-owners to be a part of the final choice of training topics, support groups, services and more!

Transition Speaker Series

Introduction to MARI: Implications for Clinical Practice

ASD Focus Group - Adults, Teens & Caregivers

Looking for guidance on how to support teens or young adults with specialized needs during their transition years? Come get more in-depth information on topics that will help you prepare for and/or negotiate the transition from high school to adulthood. Many sessions will feature guest speakers on the night's topic from local, trusted professionals in the field.

Introduction to MARI: Implications for Clinical Practice

The Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in Treating Individuals with I/DD

This introductory level session is designed to present learners with an overview of Joan Kellogg’s Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI) and discuss its implications for clinical practice.

The Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in Treating Individuals with I/DD

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

The Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in Treating Individuals with I/DD

This introductory level session presents learners with an overview of the ways mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) benefits individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).

Therapeutic Interventions for Emerging Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

This workshop explores several evidence-based supportive clinical interventions for emerging adults with ASD who encounter comorbid mental health challenges. The key role of family supports in this transitional phase of life for adults with ASD will be presented along with possible implications for incorporating family and/or caregivers into the therapeutic process.

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

This workshop will explore the history and needs that existed that resulted in the development of the original DM-ID. Learners will have the opportunity to review actual case studies and practice the diagnostic framework being presented.

Effective Treatment Practices for Individuals with I/DD & Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders

This home study course offers the learner the opportunity to explore a model developed by the American Association for Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) that targets assessment and case formulations for young people with either mild intellectual disability (MID) or borderline intellectual functioning (BIF).

Attendance Policy

Spectra provides this document to establish a policy regarding attendance at CE offerings to be eligible to receive CE credit.

Procedure: To be eligible to receive a CE letter of attendance for credit, a participant must:

Attend the entire lecture, course, or workshop that is offered for credit.
No credit will be given to attendees who sign-in or arrive more than 15 minutes late at the beginning of any segment of a CE offering.
No credit will be given to attendees who leave more than 15 minutes before the end of the presentation.
Attendees that are noticeably absent from the event for a 15-minute period of time will not receive a CE letter of attendance for credit.
In the event of course offering over multiple days/time, all sessions must be attended fully. Partial credit is not offered. In rare instances, make-up days for a portion of a multi-day event may be offered. Completion of a make-up session may allow for the participant to receive credit for the entire course.
All participants are required to sign in and sign out in the format that the course is being offered via the means indicated (e.g., a wet signature on a document for in-person events, logging in the Learning Management System (LMS) for on-line offerings.
Each event will be assigned an event monitor who is responsible for monitoring and documenting all attendees’ presence/absence.
Attendees must attend and participate in all virtual offerings as they were in-person.
Attendees must be visible on screen as themselves, not just their name and likeness, during the majority of the CE event.
Attendees must participate in group activities including and not limited to break-out groups, polls, etc.
Reasonable accommodations to these requirements can be requested and will be reviewed on a case-by-case benefit.
Failure to adhere to any aspect of this policy may result in Spectra’s inability to issue a CE letter of attendance for credit.

Additional Notes:

This attendance policy shall be posted on the section of Spectra’s website dedicated to CE Programming.
Disclosure of the attendance policy shall be made to all registrants prior to the finalization of registration.
Modifications to this policy require the full approval of Spectra’s CE Committee.

Conflict of Interest

Policy & Procedure Concerning Potential Conflict of Interest

Spectra Support Services, LLC (Spectra) is a sponsor of continuing education. We are committed to the identification and resolution of potential conflicts of interest in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of our continuing education programs. Potential conflicts of interest occur when an individual assumes a professional role in the planning, promotion, delivery, or evaluation of a continuing education program where personal, professional, legal financial, or other interests could reasonably be expected to impair his/her/their objectivity, competence, or effectiveness. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality care. We stay up-to-date with the latest medical advances and use evidence-based practices to ensure that you receive the best possible care.

Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Planning of Continuing Education

The Chair of the CE Committee is responsible to identify, declare, and resolve any potential conflict of interest Spectra may have in offering any specific program of continuing education.

Spectra that professionals participating in the planning of CE programs disclose and identify any potential conflict of interest they may have in the review, selection, development, delivery, or evaluation of that program and disclose the conflict or recuse themselves from any decision-making concerning that program.

In the event of a potential conflict of interest, the Chair of the CE committee will assume responsibility to resolve the potential conflict by presenting the conflict to the committee and determining if the conflict would compromise the professional's ability to participate in a particular facet of program planning. The CE Committee Chair will use these recommendations to determine if the professional needs to recuse themselves completely from the particular planning process or just for portions of it. The Committee Chair will inform the affected professional and describe the way in which the committee has decided to address the conflict.

The CE Committee will review potential conflicts of interest when considering all CE program and instructor applications to determine whether or not the conflict, even if disclosed, potentially comprises the integrity of the program. Those course offerings determined to not meet that criteria will not be approved.

Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Promotion of Continuing Education

When preparing promotional material for continuing education programs, Spectra will ensure that participants are informed both when there are no known conflicts of interests or will disclose any financial support, including in-kind support, provided by another party. Spectra informs participants about potential conflicts or no known conflicts prior to registration through emails, promotional materials, and via their websites. Spectra will clearly indicate how participants can secure information about any potential conflict of interest related to the continuing education program if it is not included in the provided materials at the time of release.

Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Delivery of Continuing Education

Spectra requires that there is a process to clearly describe any financial support for a continuing education program at the time the continuing education program begins. The conflict will be verbalized by the instructor, stated on a slide in each presentation and included on all handouts. Any other relationships that could be reasonably construed as a conflict of interest will also be disclosed. If there is no financial support or potential conflict of interest, Spectra will ensure that this too is stated clearly to participants.

Grievance Procedure

Spectra Support Services, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as “Spectra”) is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. Spectra will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of Spectra’s Program Administrator in conjunction with the Administration team. The Program Administrator shall assure that the member of the Administrative Team assigned to follow-up to the grievance or complaint does not have a conflict of interest that would impact fair evaluation of the issue and its resolution. Reports to the CE Committee will be made and members of the full committee consulted should the need arise.

While Spectra goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, there will be occasional issues which come to the attention of the program staff, which require intervention and/or action on the part of Spectra. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.

When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance and expects action on the complaint, the following actions will be taken.

If the grievance concerns a speaker/instructor, the content presented by the speaker, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put his/her comments in written format and provide them to the Secretary who will then pass on the comments to speaker, assuring the confidentiality of the grieved individual.
If the grievance concerns a workshop offering or program, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, Maleita Olson, LCSW Administrative Team Member will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, any or all of the following may be offered: attempt to move the participant to another workshop or, provide a credit for a subsequent year's workshop or, provide a partial or full refund of the workshop fee. If the grievance concerns Spectra’s CE program, in a specific regard, the CE Chair will attempt to arbitrate.

The above actions will require the Secretary to maintain a record that includes a written note documenting the grievance. The note need not be signed by the grieved individual.

The Grievance Procedure will be made available to all registrants during the registration process and during the program implementation. The procedure shall be posted on the CE Program section of Spectra’s website.

Secretary

Jackie DiCarlo

CEprogram@spectrapa.com

Phone : 484-450-6476

Fax : 484-224-3398

Administrative Team Member

Maleita Olson, LCSW

QMdirector@spectrapa.com

Phone : 484-450-6476

Fax : 484-224-3398

Moringa Institute

Nurturing Minds, Enriching Communities

Introducing Spectra's New Moringa Institute

Workshops, Training Programs, Podcasts & Resources

ASD Focus Group - Adults, Teens & Caregivers

Introduction to MARI: Implications for Clinical Practice

ASD Focus Group - Adults, Teens & Caregivers

Transition Speaker Series

Introduction to MARI: Implications for Clinical Practice

ASD Focus Group - Adults, Teens & Caregivers

Introduction to MARI: Implications for Clinical Practice

Introduction to MARI: Implications for Clinical Practice

The Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in Treating Individuals with I/DD

The Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in Treating Individuals with I/DD

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

The Use of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI) in Treating Individuals with I/DD

Therapeutic Interventions for Emerging Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

Use of the DM-ID2 in the Assessment of Mental Illness in People with Intellectual Disabilities

Effective Treatment Practices for Individuals with I/DD & Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders

Effective Treatment Practices for Individuals with I/DD & Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders

Effective Treatment Practices for Individuals with I/DD & Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders

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Spectra Support Services, LLC

Online Course Enrollment

Attendance Policy

Conflict of Interest

Policy & Procedure Concerning Potential Conflict of Interest

Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Planning of Continuing Education

Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Promotion of Continuing Education

Potential Conflicts of Interest in the Delivery of Continuing Education

Grievance Procedure