Practice Examples Reflecting the Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitians in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

摘要

The Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has developed Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) of Registered Dietitians in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). These guidelines are recommended for use by dietitians in developing and advancing their professional practice in serving individuals with IDD in various settings and circumstances. Two examples of how some of these specific standards are followed in real-life settings are presented. The first example is Carol, a young woman with a learning disability who has recently been diagnosed with celiac disease and is now following a gluten-free diet. Targeted interventions to Carol, her group home, program, and supportive staff, as well as family members and educators are described in addition to other activities related to selected standards to ensure diet understanding and compliance. The second example is about Laura, a 12-year-old girl with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, and scoliosis. Laura will have surgical correction of her scoliosis in 6 months. The registered dietitian will work with Laura, her mom, and the medical team to help Laura optimize her nutritional intake in preparation for the surgery, with activities related to selected standards.