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Trauma & Developmental Disabilities

This training video guides learners in formulating specific, trauma-informed best practices for youth with developmental disabilities, a population disproportionately impacted by trauma. This video features Doctors Kenneth and Natalie Montfort.

Upon watching this training video, participants will be able to:

Identify three ways traumatic stress shows up in children’s behavior

Describe three kinds of developmental impairments children may suffer with as a result of trauma

Identify strategies to help children promote an inner sense of safety

This training video includes the following:

  • ✓ One 30-Minute Video

    ✓ One Presentation Guide

Meet the DOCTORS

Dr. Ken Montfort

Dr. Ken Montfort received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of Idaho in 2002. After working at the Judevine Center for Autism and in private practice specializing in Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®), he joined The Westview School in 2006, later becoming a Behavior Specialist. He earned his M.A. in Clinical Psychology in 2012 and completed his pre-doctoral internship at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Montfort graduated magna cum laude with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in 2018, obtaining full licensure in 2019. He and Dr. Natalie Montfort co-founded Montfort Psychology Associates in 2020. His clinical interests include family functioning, parent coaching, improving quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, assessment, and community education.

Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the DOCTORS

Dr. Natalie Montfort

Natalie T. Montfort, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director/Supervisor, and Co‑Founder of Montfort Psychology Associates. Dr. Montfort graduated summa cum laude and as valedictorian from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Psychology and earned both an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She completed her doctoral internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and her postdoctoral fellowship at The Stewart Center at The Westview School. Licensed since 2016, Dr. Montfort has worked with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder since 2002. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Relationship Development Intervention, Social Thinking, behavior modification (including ABA), and educational assessment. Her interests include assessment of children, adolescents, and adults; neurodevelopmental disorders; adoption-related issues; childhood trauma; and animal-assisted therapy. She also provides professional development, training, and lectures for a variety of audiences.

Patrick Jones - Course author

What people are saying about this course!

I've done a lot of education for Trauma, and then a lot of education for Autism & IDD - not once in close to 40 years have I seen a video as good as the one covering Trauma and IDD. Thank you!
The resources this training has provided will allow me as a parent and medical professional to better understand how to support kids/adults that have experienced childhood trauma. 
The materials provided essential insights into recognizing childhood trauma and fostering a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
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Trigger warning: This training contains content related to trauma that may be triggering for some people. Please step away to take a break and use a self-care strategy if you find the material overwhelming.
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