NADD Webinar Series Spring 2013

NADD is proud to offer its… SPRING Webinar Series.   From the convenience of your own office or conference room, you and your colleagues can participate in a great educational resource without having to make travel plans or leave your office.

How It Works – Participants can listen to the presentation via a conference call portal, and watch the PowerPoint presentation from a computer online.  Participants have the opportunity to post Q&A during the presentation.  Each registrant, who is the key contact person, will receive a confirmation e-mail listing of the registered session(s) and an 800 number to access the Webinar.  This person’s name will be given to the operator, and this person must be the one who calls in to participate on the webinar.  Handouts will still be available for participants to access online three (3) business days prior to each webinar for printing purposes only.  Handout access information will be provided in the confirmation letter.  Each session will last 60-minutes.  The sessions feature individuals from a variety of areas in the field of mental health and intellectual disabilities.

NADD Member $78 per session/Non-Member $98 per session                                        

Presentation Levels

• Beginner – Individual with limited or no prior experience on the subject matter.
• Intermediate – Some experience in subject matter.
• Advanced – Experienced and versed in subject matter.

Webinar Schedule

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Mountain, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Pacific

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Competence-Based, Parenting Assessments and Interventions for Parents with Intellectual Disabilities
Level: Beginner
Maurice Feldman, PhD, C Psych, BCBA-D, Centre for Applied Disability Studies, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, CAN

Dr. Feldman will describe an evidence-based assessment and intervention model for parents with intellectual disabilities, that is emulated world-wide. Dr. Feldman will use a case study to highlight the Step-by-Step© assessment and intervention process and outcome.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Enhancing the Quality of Life for Individuals with Complex Service needs using Assistive Technologies
Level: Intermediate
Curtis Slater; Alison Grittner; Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research, Calgary, AB, CAN

This presentation will explore how assistive technologies can be used ethically to ensure the safety and security of individuals with complex service needs and their staff while promoting quality of life outcomes of the supported individuals.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013   (This session was recently rescheduled to May 1 )

 Repetitive Verbal Arguments and Behaviors

Level: Intermediate

Susan J. Moreno, MA, ABS, MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger, Crown Point, IN

Constant repetition of argumentative statements and/or dialogues can be frustrating to those who interact with individuals on the autism spectrum. This behavior occurs in all functioning levels of verbal individuals on the autism spectrum. Some of these repetitive verbal arguments and behaviors (RVAB) can result in loss of employment, alienation of peers, and even trouble with law enforcement. This presentation will discuss strategies for alleviating these behaviors.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Solving the Behavior Puzzle: Addressing Student Challenges Across Settings
Level: Intermediate
Kelly Wendel; Amy Gonzalez, Next Steps at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Next Steps at Vanderbilt is a two-year, non-degree college program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Using case studies, Next Steps staff will describe challenging behaviors exhibited in classrooms, internships, and social settings, along with the strategies and supports used to assist students in learning appropriate behaviors.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

InterRAI Child/Youth Mental Health – Developmental Disability (ChYMH-DD) Instrument: Supporting a Needs-Based, Lifespan Approach to Assessment and Treatment
Level: Beginner
Shannon L. Stewart, PsyD; Maggie Hall, Kelley Johnston, Child and Parent Resource Institute,
London, Ontario, CAN

Integration of appropriate assessments to enhance transitions and support continuity of care for developmental services is lacking. The interRAI Child and Youth Mental Health – Developmental Disability Instrument comprehensively assesses needs, preferences, and strengths in functioning for this population, as well as supporting care planning, resource allocation, quality improvement, and outcome measurement across sectors and ages.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Riddle of Personality Disorders in Individuals with IDD
Level: Intermediate
Jarrett Barnhill, MD, DFAPA, FAACAP, NADD-CC, University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry, Chapel Hill, NC

This presentation will explore the role of gene-environmental interactions that affect temperament during development; extreme psychosocial adversity; and co-occurring psychiatric disorders in development, clinical presentation and treatment of Personality Disorders among individuals with IDD.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Things to Think about When Your Consumer Commits a Crime
Level: Beginner
Elise C. Magnuson, Psy D, LCSW, Granite Bay Care, Inc., Portland, ME

There are a lot of different things to consider when the consumer you support commits a crime. This presentation will review a number of things to consider as you go through the legal process from first police involvement through sentencing. Issues such as competency, criminal responsibility, and the different goals of the systems will be reviewed.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Puppy Power: Putting Animal-Assisted Interventions to Work
Level: Beginner
Cyndie Kieffer, Southern Illinois Case Coordination Services, Centralia, IL

Animal-assisted interventions can provide persons with intellectual disabilities countless benefits including increased self-esteem, memory recall, socialization, and mobility. Participants will have the opportunity to observe a therapy dog team and learn about possible goals and activities to put in place at their agency.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Trauma: A Framework for Future Planning
Level: Intermediate
Robin VanEerden, MS, NCC, NADD-CC, Department of Public Welfare Central Region Office of Developmental Programs, Harrisburg, PA

This presentation will include a short overview of the effects of trauma on the brain. It will also review several approaches that can be considered when working with people who have suffered traumatic experiences. These tools are therapeutic and can be used by anyone who serves people with intellectual disabilities and mental health issues. The participants will be able to take the tools and utilize them within their organizations to promote non-violent language in building problem-solving and coping skills.

Registration

If dates for the webinar are unavailable on-line this means the webinars have past or are full. 

Please do not register for webinars that are not posted, thanks kindly. 

Click here for online Registration  Registration is encouraged on-line!  At this time, Debit/Credit Cards are the only accepted payment methods available on-line: Mastercard, VISA and Discover.

Click here for printable brochure  Purchase order numbers can be mailed to the office with registrations, checks by mail are also accepted.  Please download the brochure and include this information with the registration form.