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Welcome to The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)

NADD is the leading North American expert in providing professionals, educators, policy makers, and families with education, training, and information on mental health issues relating to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

The mission of NADD is to advance mental wellness for persons with
developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in
mental health care.

News of Interest:

Seeking Donations for the 4th Annual NADD Silent Auction - 2008 - Niagara Falls, Ontario

The NADD Family Issues Committee is having their 4th  Annual Silent Auction at the 25th Annual NADD Conference that is being held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, from November 12 - 14, 2008. We are seeking donated items for the silent auction, which is the Family Issues Committee annual fundraiser. The proceeds from this event will financially assist family members to attend NADD Conferences. The items donated should be portable in size (for travel). Examples of items for donation are: books, artwork, gift certificates. Cash or cheques will gratefully be accepted as well.

If you would like to send a donated item to the Conference for the Silent Auction, it can be forwarded to:

Nancy Stone
4450 Lakeside Drive
R.R. #1 
Beamsville, Ontario Canada L0R 1B1

If you have any questions please contact: Elizabeth Arnold, Chair, NADD - Family Issues Committee - arnoldr@bmts.com or 519-832-5554

Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities

Official Publication of NADD

The Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, the official research journal of the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD), is soliciting articles in a variety of fields. The journal will accept a wide range of scholarly contributions with an emphasis on empirically-based research

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New Educational Products:

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Early Detection:  Prevention and Amelioration of Mental Health Conditions in Young People

Ann Poindexter, M.D.

NADD # DA08-042B Details


Handbook of Developmental Disabilities

Edited by Samuel L. Odom, Robert H. Horner,
Martha E. Snell, and Jan Blacher

NADD # AS08-H043B Details


The Psychopharmacology Primer

Edward E. Hughes, M.A., LPA, NCP
Jerry McKee, Pharm.D., M.S., BCPP

NADD # DT07-041B Details


Diagnostic Manual – Intellectual Disability (DM-ID)

The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD), in association with the American Psychiatric Association (APA), developed a Manual that is designed to be an adaptation of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition—Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR).

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The Rational Use of Psychotropic Medication for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Edwin J. Mikkelsen, M.D.

NADD # DT07-038B Details


Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult Asperger Syndrome

Valerie L. Gaus

NADD # CT07-039B Details

 


Practical Guide: Psychopharmacology Revised for 2007

Ann Poindexter, M.D.

NADD # DT02-012B Details


Social & Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders:  Early Identification, Diagnosis, & Intervention

Edited by Tony Charman, Ph.D.  and Wendy Stone, Ph.D.

NADD # DA07-032B Details


Asperger Syndrome

Edited by Ami Klin,Ph.D., Fred R. Volkmar, M.D.,  Sara S. Sparrow, Ph.D.

NADD # SY07-033B Details


A Parent’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism:  How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive

Sally Ozonoff, Ph.D., Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., James McPartland, Ph.D.

NADD # FI07-034B Details


Learning and Behavior Problems in Asperger Syndrome

Edited by Margot Prior, Ph.D.

NADD # SY07-035B Details


Success Stories from the Frontline – Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health

Edited by Madeline Hombert

NADD # FI07-036B Details


More Than A Mom:  Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs

Amy Baskin, M.Ed. & Heather Fawcett, B.A.

NADD # FI07-037B Details


Self-Directed Instructional Courses: Young People with Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disabilities

Author: Ann R. Poindexter, M.D. [details]

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NADD Spotlight

Conferences:

NADD 25th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show - Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada (11/12/08 - 11/14/08)

Fall/Winter Teleconferences Series (August - December)


NADD is embarking on the development of Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification Programs for Programs/Facilities, Clinicians/Professionals, and Direct Support Staff.  For more information click here.

NADD is seeking nominations for two awards that will be presented at the 25th Annual NADD Conference:  Frank J. Menolascino Award for Excellence [details] and the NADD Award for Clinical Practice [details].

 

NADD 25th Annual Conference A Quarter Century of Awareness: Assessment, Treatment & Policy Advances (ID/MH)

The NADD 25th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show will take place November 12 - 14, 2008 at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. Registration Open: [details]

Exhibitor and Sponsorship information

NADD 25th Annual Conference Scholarship Support

The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) supports the inclusion of persons with disabilities, their families, as well as, staff members. To this end, a limited number of scholarships are available to help defray the cost of the conference for those who would otherwise not be able to attend. This support is expected to be in the form of a registration reduction or waiver, and requests for other assistance will be considered.

Click here for the scholarship form

New Shipping Rates and Quantity Discounts for NADD Products (Effective 04/15/08)

Effective 04/15/08 our shipping rates will change and we will be offering quantity discounts. For complete details on the new rates, click here.

NADD Environmental Health Project (EHP)

The NADD EHP is advancing awareness about exposure to toxic agents in the environment and  their effects on human development.  [details]

Family Issues Brochure

To learn more about our Family Issues Committee, please click here.

New NADD Multimedia Computer-Based Training 

Eleven (11) new computer-based trainings (audio/video) now available through the NADD Store on relevant topics. [details]

Prestigious Journals Review DM-ID:

New Manual Helps Assess Mental Health of People With Intellectual Disabilities [details]

Call for nominations for the 2008 Frank J. Menolascino Award for Excellence. [details]

Call for nominations for the NADD Award for Clinical Practice. [details]

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Articles in the News:

Showdown over shock therapy:  Testimony moves some critics; new bill would limit, not ban, treatment (Boston Globe, January 17, 2008)

Mental ill-health in adults with intellectual disabilities: prevalence and associated factors (The British Journal of Psychiatry, January 2007).

Mental health of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities in Britain (The British Journal of Psychiatry, December 2007)

Left in uncertain hands, a haunted life ends tragically (Boston Globe, December 10, 2007)

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