NADD provides consultation and training services on a wide variety of topics concerning mental health and wellness for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
NADD has been the leading authority in consultative and training services on these topics for over 40 years. Consultations and trainings are provided by subject matter experts and focus on research-backed best practices.
NADD works directly with the organization or professional to develop a solution that meets their specific needs and goals. The consultation and trainings may be singular or ongoing.
Training topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
General Training Topics
- Cultivating Training Mastery
- Understanding Dual Diagnosis Basics
- The Genetics of IDD: Syndromes and Phenotypes
- Comprehensive Assessment Practices
- Mental Status Exam
- Overview of the Diagnostic Manual for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (DM-ID-2)
- Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness
- Positive Supports Strategies and Wellness
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention: Reducing Risk
- Adapting Therapy Practices
- Childhood and Adolescence
- Wellness and Aging
- Justice System Considerations
- The Importance of Direct Support Professionals
- Collaborating Across Systems
- Conduct Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder and Impulse Control Disorder in People with IDD
- Supporting People with IDD and Substance Use Disorder
- Addressing the Needs of People with IDD and Complex Health Conditions
- Healthy Boundaries, Sexuality and Safe Choices
- Dual Diagnosis Training for Medical Professionals and First Responders
The following topics are offered via our asynchronous learning management modules or may be offered as live training, if preferred.
NADD DSP Certification Core Competencies
- Assessment and Observation
- Behavior Support
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Health and Wellness
- Community Collaboration and Teamwork
NADD Specialist Certification Core Competencies
- Multimodal bio-psycho-social approach
- Application of emerging best practices
- Knowledge of therapeutic constructs
- Respectful and effective communication
- Knowledge of dual role service delivery & fiduciary responsibilities
- Ability to apply administrative critical thinking
NADD Clinical Core Competencies
- Assessment of Medical Conditions
- Clinical Assessment
- Positive Behavior Supports and Effective Environments
- Psychotherapy/Other Therapeutic Interventions
- Psychopharmacology
Because the understanding of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions evolves at a rapid pace, having intermittent or ongoing trainings and consultation with NADD experts can help professionals stay abreast of the most current information available.
NADD experts stay informed of ongoing research so that they can provide you with up-to-date information and support you in applying current best practices in your own work as a professional or organization.
For more information on NADD’s consultation and training services, contact Jeanne M. Farr, MA
