Plenary Session on Physical Health

Where are we in providing evidence-based health promotion?
Moderator: Wendy Nehring, R.N. Ph.D., Rutgers, University of New Jersey College of Nursing
Speakers: Members Health Promotion and Prevention Committee

This session presents the conclusions of the AAMR preconference on the state of the science concerning health promotion research for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Experts in the field surveyed the available published scientific research literature to identify knowledge and practice concerning health promotion. Presentors will emphasize the significance and usefulness of these conclusions for future research and practice, as well as their application for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.