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In contrast to many organizations' approaches to trauma-informed change, [The Arc of Litchfield County](https://www.litchfieldarc.org/), [CCARC](https://www.ccarc.com/), [MidState Arc](https://midstatearc.org/) took to heart the maxim of Dr. Sandra Bloom, one of the grandmothers of the TIC movement: [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/encouraging-outcomes-from-a-trauma-informed-care-system-change-initiative) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/Ariel%20Blog%20Feature%20Photo%20v2%20(630%20x%20420%20px).png)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/trauma-informed-care-from-a-bcba-perspective) ## [The Journey to Trauma-Informed Care: A BCBA's Perspective](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/trauma-informed-care-from-a-bcba-perspective) December 1, 2023 by [Jesse Padilla-Goryl](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/jesse-padilla-goryl) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [1 Comment](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/trauma-informed-care-from-a-bcba-perspective#comments-listing) My name is Jesse Padilla-Goryl. I am a BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Analyst) working in adult services in rural, Western Colorado with Ariel Clinical Services, an agency that provides therapeutic foster care to youth, and residential, vocational, and therapeutic services to adults with IDD. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/trauma-informed-care-from-a-bcba-perspective) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/ARC%20CT%20Logos%20Combined%20v2.png)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/what-does-trauma-informed-care-look-like-in-idd-organizations-a-visual-tour) ## [What Does Trauma-Informed Care Look Like in IDD Organizations?  A Visual Tour](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/what-does-trauma-informed-care-look-like-in-idd-organizations-a-visual-tour) October 16, 2023 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [Measurement & Research](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/measurement-research), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [2 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/what-does-trauma-informed-care-look-like-in-idd-organizations-a-visual-tour#comments-listing) In December 2022, three Connecticut-based Arc organizations embarked on a journey together to implement trauma-informed care (TIC) – not just with clinicians, not just a one-time training – but each as a whole organization aspiring to embed TIC into the fabric of their culture. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/what-does-trauma-informed-care-look-like-in-idd-organizations-a-visual-tour) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/Keesler%20and%20Article%20v5%20(1200%20%C3%97%20630%20px).png)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/why-trauma-informed-care-for-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-organizations) ## [Why Trauma-Informed Care for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Organizations?](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/why-trauma-informed-care-for-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-organizations) May 8, 2023 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/why-trauma-informed-care-for-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-organizations#comments-listing) As ABA and IDD providers recognize the centrality of trauma in the lives of those they support, the natural next question is, “So what do we do about it?” [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/why-trauma-informed-care-for-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-organizations) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/IDD%20Webinar%20Pic%20v2-1.png)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/free-webinar-trauma-assumed-behavior-analysis-for-people-with-idd) ## [FREE Webinar: Trauma-Assumed Behavior Analysis for People with IDD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/free-webinar-trauma-assumed-behavior-analysis-for-people-with-idd) April 19, 2023 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [5 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/free-webinar-trauma-assumed-behavior-analysis-for-people-with-idd#comments-listing) The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) is excited to bring you a free webinar highlighting the work of [Greg Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA.](https://ftfbc.com/our-team/gregory-hanley/)In 2020, TSI made the strategic decision to offer [our trauma-informed care (TIC) training and consultation services](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/idd-whole-system-transformation-to-trauma-informed-care/) to organizations in the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) sector. We have or currently are working with eight IDD organizations, helping them embed TIC within the fabric of their organizational cultures. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/free-webinar-trauma-assumed-behavior-analysis-for-people-with-idd) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/girl%20feeling%20sad%20tn_1944309208.jpg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/implementing-trauma-informed-care-in-idd-organizations-systems-free-webinar) ## [Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in IDD Organizations & Systems - FREE Webinar](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/implementing-trauma-informed-care-in-idd-organizations-systems-free-webinar) March 10, 2022 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/implementing-trauma-informed-care-in-idd-organizations-systems-free-webinar#comments-listing)   [Dr. Karyn Harvey](https://karynharvey.org/professional-services.html) , noted expert on trauma with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) argues, “Trauma in people with IDD is the elephant in the room.” The statistics are harrowing: [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/implementing-trauma-informed-care-in-idd-organizations-systems-free-webinar) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/connections%20thumbnail_1044017923.jpg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tic-national-learning-collaborative-for-idd-organizations-hits-its-halfway-point) ## [TIC National Learning Collaborative for IDD Organizations Hits its Halfway Point](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tic-national-learning-collaborative-for-idd-organizations-hits-its-halfway-point) March 9, 2022 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tic-national-learning-collaborative-for-idd-organizations-hits-its-halfway-point#comments-listing) We have reached the halfway point of an innovative TIC initiative in the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) sector.  So, it seemed like a good time to share out some of our achievements, challenges, and lessons learned so far. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tic-national-learning-collaborative-for-idd-organizations-hits-its-halfway-point) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/MenOutside_2067232508.png)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tsi-seeking-faculty-trainers-for-risking-connection-for-idd-organizations) ## [TSI Seeking Faculty Trainers for Risking Connection for IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tsi-seeking-faculty-trainers-for-risking-connection-for-idd-organizations) November 30, 2021 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tsi-seeking-faculty-trainers-for-risking-connection-for-idd-organizations#comments-listing) [The Traumatic Stress Institute](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/home/) (TSI) of Klingberg Family Centers is seeking to hire contracted Faculty Trainers for our [Risking Connection Trauma Training](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/risking-connection-training/about-rc-training/) as adapted for organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tsi-seeking-faculty-trainers-for-risking-connection-for-idd-organizations) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/group-of-people-playing-cards-and-board-games-in-community-center-inclusivity-of-disabled-person.jpg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/2021-a-big-year-in-the-literature-on-trauma-and-idd) ## [2021:  A Big Year in the Literature on Trauma and IDD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/2021-a-big-year-in-the-literature-on-trauma-and-idd) July 23, 2021 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/2021-a-big-year-in-the-literature-on-trauma-and-idd#comments-listing) If there was ever any doubt that the IDD field is recognizing the critical importance of trauma, three brand new articles in the academic literature have put that to rest. They are all scoping reviews which summarize the professional literature on a particular topic and attempt to synthesize the current state of knowledge. [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/2021-a-big-year-in-the-literature-on-trauma-and-idd) [![](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hubfs/WeAreStrongerTogether_290968943.jpeg)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/pilot-idd-learning-collaborative-formed) ## [IDD Organizations Selected for TIC Learning Collaborative](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/pilot-idd-learning-collaborative-formed) July 9, 2021 by [Steve Brown, PsyD](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/steve-brown-psyd) posted in [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change), [IDD Organizations](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/idd-organizations) [0 Comments](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/pilot-idd-learning-collaborative-formed#comments-listing) The [Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI)](https://traumaticstressinstitute.org/home/) is excited to announce the four agencies participating in the first-of-its-kind **Pilot Trauma-Informed Care Learning Collaborative for Organizations Serving Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).** [Read More](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/pilot-idd-learning-collaborative-formed) [All posts](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/tag/idd-organizations/page/2) Copyright 2026 | Traumatic Stress Institute