The NADD Family Issues Committee has developed an extensive list of websites that may be useful resources for family members. Click here for the list of resources.
DisabledTravelers.com, a resource dedicated to accessible travel, offers a discussion of Types of Disabilities.
PAS-ADD Assessments. Mental health assessments for people with intellectual disability.
Autism Podcasts: Midnight in Chicago offers a series of free web seminars/podcasts about aspects of autism spectrum disorder including “Transitioning Autistics Back to School,” “Autism and Vaccines,” “Autism and Bullying,” and “Autism and the Media.”
The University of Birmingham, in association with the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ LD Faculty and College Research & Training Unit, and MENCAP, has produced the first UK national guideline for the management of behaviour problems in adults with LD. The University hosts a website from which the guideline can be freely downloaded.
The Virtual WCD has been created by H.A. Bruno, LLC to provide a comprehensive forum that educates, informs, brings you the latest news and provides a useful exchange of ideas and products for persons with disabilities and special health care needs, as well as those involved in their care and development.
The Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) at the University of Western Ontario seeks to ensure optimum health care for persons with a developmental disability.
Mental Health Infosource Home page of Psychiatric Times trade journal provides access to Psychiatric Times articles and links to mental health resources for professionals.
MENTAL HEALTH ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (MH/DD) A quarterly, peer-reviewed journal covering the diagnosis, treatment and habilitation needs of persons with developmental disabilities. MH/DD is devoted to the dissemination of information related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems in children and adults with developmental disabilites.
“The NADD competency-based clinical certification has provided me with an avenue to verify a dual diagnosis specialty. My ability to provide clinical supports to individuals supported both by medical assistance and private insurances has been expanded by allowing me to gain access to closed insurance networks. These networks had been closed to me prior to receiving this certification, allowing this population to remain largely unserved outside of community mental health centers.”
Alyse Kerr, MS, NCC, LPC, NADD-CC
NADD Membership Offer
NADD is offering a special introductory new member rate of $99 for 2013.
For a limited time period, NADD has reduced the new individual member fee from $125 to $99. This is a 20% savings available for new NADD members.
Click here to read about the benefits of NADD membership.
Accreditation and Certification
An important, pioneering effort to improve clinical, programmatic, and policy procedures and supports.
By establishing standards, the NADD Accreditation and Certification Programs will raise the whole field of dual diagnosis, improving competency and improving how services are delivered, resulting in a better quality of life for individuals with co-occurring ID/MH and MI through improved services.
Accreditation and Certification
Comprehensive Competence-Based Parenting Assessment
Mental Health & Intellectual Disability: A Training Manual in Dual Diagnosis
Psychotherapy for Individuals with Intellectual Disability