Working Successfully with Parents with IDD
Live, interactive training to build professionals' skills in supporting parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This live, interactive virtual training provides an in-depth understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and equips professionals with the skills to support parents with IDD in a compassionate, effective, and legally informed manner.
Participants will learn to apply strength-based, trauma-informed strategies, advocate for parents' legal rights, communicate effectively, and establish supportive networks. The training will also provide practical tools for setting achievable goals with parents, helping professionals empower parents with IDD to succeed in their parenting roles.
Through these insights, professionals can enhance their ability to offer respectful, tailored support that fosters long-term family resilience.
Who Should Attend?
This training is designed for professionals who have beginning helping skills but who are not sure how to make reasonable accommodations for parents with IDD. Individuals attending the training should have a background in working with families.
- Social Workers
- Attorneys
- Nurses
- Healthcare Professionals
- Public Health Professionals
- School System Workers
- Case Workers & Case Managers
- DD System Workers
- Early Intervention Staff
- Child Welfare Professionals
- Family Support Coordinators
- And more!
Join Over 3,000 Professionals
We've trained over 3,000 people from 6 countries and 45 states, and want YOU to join that group.
of respondents indicated the presenters were knowledgeable on the topic
indicated the information will be useful in my work
indicated that training increased their knowledge
identify strengths-based skill-building as a top priority after training (up from 25% pre-training)
What You'll Gain From This Training
This training combines expert knowledge, lived experience from parents with IDD, and practical strategies to transform how you support families.
Understanding IDD
Develop a comprehensive understanding of intellectual and developmental disabilities and how they impact parenting
Legal Knowledge
Learn ADA requirements and legal rationale for supporting parents with disabilities
Practical Skills
Gain concrete strategies for communication, goal-setting, and creating supportive networks
Trauma-Informed Approach
Apply strength-based, trauma-informed practices that honor family autonomy
Real-World Insights
Hear directly from parents with IDD about their experiences and needs
Comprehensive Resources
Receive extensive training materials to support your ongoing work
Training Goals
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Define IDD
Define and describe the term "intellectual disabilities" and understand its impact on parenting
Apply ADA Knowledge
State the American Disabilities Act (ADA) legal rationale for providing accommodations
Communicate Effectively
Use effective communication strategies tailored to parents with IDD
Build Networks
Establish and strengthen support networks for families
Set Realistic Goals
Write achievable, appropriate goals that support parent success
Provide Specialized Services
Deliver in-home services that address the unique needs of families where parents have IDD
Evaluation & Outcomes
TASP training is designed to shift professional practice, not just increase awareness. Our training moves professionals from evaluating parents to partnering with them. We measure real shifts in framing, language, and decision-making to promote presumption of competence and equitable practice.
Our evaluation tracks measurable shifts in professional orientation, decision-making, and language. This allows us to demonstrate movement toward presumption of competence and support-first practice.
Key Outcome
Across training cohorts, we track the percentage of participants who identify "What supports or accommodations are missing?" as the most important question to ask when challenges arise.
This metric reflects a shift from risk-first thinking to accommodation-first decision-making, a critical change in professional framing.
Why This Matters
When professionals shift from evaluating parents to identifying missing supports, practice changes. Conversations change. Decisions change.
This shift strengthens disability services, child welfare practice, healthcare delivery, legal advocacy, and community-based support systems. It promotes equitable decision-making, clearer accommodation strategies, and stronger partnerships with families.
TASP training helps professionals move from assessment alone to partnership and systems awareness, creating environments where parents with IDD are supported rather than presumed unfit.
What People Are Saying About the Training
"I learned how to accommodate more people on a deeper level"
"I will use the information daily with the families I serve and within my own household!"
"I loved the learning styles reminder and the safety checklists and materials!"
"Loved this training! Thank you everyone!"
"When working one-on-one with an individual with IDD, a lot of the information we learned can be applied daily."
"The practice of breaking down goals into steps was one that will stick with me as a suggestion for the frontline workers that I supervise."
"Provide appropriate accommodations for parents with IDD, and helping them in a way they should be receiving help."
Training Format & Features
Live & Interactive
Conducted live via Zoom or similar platform with opportunities for questions, discussion, and interaction with participants from across the country and beyond
Expert Trainers
Led by 2 trainers who are experts in supporting parents with disabilities, bringing diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Parent Voices
Includes a parent with IDD who shares their story and provides invaluable insight into their own needs and experiences
Flexible Scheduling
Available as one full-day training (7.5 hours including lunch break) or two half-days (3.5 hours each) based on your preference
Small Group Work
Best suited for groups of 10-30 people to maximize engagement and small group activities. Other sizes can be accommodated
Nationwide Access
Virtual format makes this training accessible to professionals across the entire country and internationally
Training Investment
The National Leader in Training on Parents with IDD
TASP is the only organization in the United States offering comprehensive, research-informed training focused specifically on working with parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our trainings are grounded in lived experience, informed by national expertise, and designed to create meaningful shifts in practice across systems.
Full-Day Training (7.5 Hours)
Our signature full-day training is a highly interactive session led by two expert trainers and a parent self-advocate, combining professional expertise with lived experience.
This training is designed for teams, departments, and systems seeking to strengthen their approach to supporting parents with IDD.
What's Included
- Comprehensive training guide for each participant
- Provider toolkit with practical resources and tools
- Direct engagement with a parent self-advocate
- Live Q&A with expert facilitators
- Interactive activities and applied learning opportunities
- Scheduling at a date and time that works for your team
- Tailored content to reflect your organization's context and goals
Accessibility Commitment
We are committed to making this training accessible to a range of organizations. A limited number of reduced-rate opportunities may be available for smaller or community-based organizations.
Ready to Transform Your Practice?
Join us for this comprehensive training and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully support parents with IDD.
Dates vary throughout the year. Check for upcoming open trainings or schedule a private training for your organization.
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