This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re a speech pathologist interested in traveling, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/ to discover the amazing benefits they have to offer!We Discuss0:00 An introduction to Dr. Lockwood Roberts and her career background 10:33 The Correctional Education Association (CEA) and Dr. Lockwood Roberts’ role there20:46 A snapshot of special education conditions in Youth Corrections 28:12 IEPs and learning disability diagnoses in Youth Corrections32:23 Qualifying for PT, OT, SLP, and other treatment services in Youth Corrections36:39 Mental health services in Youth Correctional facilities 38:35 CEA’s partnership with NEXUS 40:06 IDEA Law application to Youth Corrections 47:36 Self-Care when working in Youth Corrections50:05 Success stories from working in Youth Corrections special education 58:51 Suggestions for professionals looking to get involved with Youth CorrectionsAbout Dr. Susan Lockwood Roberts, Ed.D.Dr. Susan Lockwood Roberts retired from the Indiana Department of Correction in 2017, where she was the Director of Juvenile Education for twelve years.  Prior to that she taught in the public schools of central Indiana for seventeen years. In addition to being the Past-President of the Executive Board of the Correctional Education Association, she has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles, along with a book, "Kicked to the Curb: Where Policy Has Failed Our Most Vulnerable Youth and the Fight for a Better Tomorrow."  She is an adjunct faculty member at the School of Education at Indiana University, has served as a court-appointed expert for special education-related litigation and has been an invited speaker at many state, national, and international events.  She currently owns Nexus Point Consulting and lives in Columbus, Indiana.Where You Can Find Dr. Lockwood Roberts, Ed. D. Online:The CEA Website: www.ceanational.orgThe NEXUS Mental Health website:  https://www.nexusmentalhealth.com/Her Website:https://nexuspointconsulting.comHer Book: https://nexuspointconsulting.com/bookFind Us OnWebsite - https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify - http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotify About the ShowProducer - Jonathan CaryAssistant Producer - Katie SchraubenShow Notes - Sam MacKayMusic & Editing - Aidan DykesPowered by Med Travelers