Consultation and Training Services NADD can provide state of the art consultation or training to individual agencies, consortia of organizations, and/or governmental units concerning a broad spectrum of areas on mental health issues in persons with mental retardation. NADD has the resources to provide either consultation or training services on all subject areas listed below: Assessment approaches Diagnosing mental health in persons with mental retardation Community based program models that have proven effective MR offenders - Risk assessment, prevention & treatment Sexual issues - Abuse & prevention, disorders, inappropriate behavior, vulnerability Administration & system issues - Program design, outcome measures, inter-agency collaboration and inter-system cooperation Research - Prevalence, types of psychiatric disorders, outcome measures Medication - Appropriate medications associated with specific psychiatric disorders Residential services - Community bases services, individualized residential environments, small group homes, supported living Syndromes - Tourrette's Disorder, psychiatric phenotypes, TIC / Compulsion spectrum disorder, FAS, Fragile X, Downes, other neurogenetic disorders Consultation Service NADD, through its large network of resources, can provide expert consultation on any of the issues mentioned above. Well known authorities in the field will meet with representatives from your organization to help with the analysis and solutions to your problems. The field of dual diagnosis is not static and new knowledge is shaping the configuration of appropriate services and supports. It would be wise to learn from authorities who have already addressed the issues and problems you may be encountering. Experience and a proven track record can provide you with the results you want. Training A knowledgeable staff, at all levels, is essential to providing quality services. Professional staff such as nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers need to be armed with a wealth of knowledge concerning various aspects of mental health issues in persons who have developmental disabilities. This is also true for direct care staff as well as families. NADD can provide training to meet the needs of your staff. NADD has 15 years of experience in providing training. We can assist in your consultation and/or training needs. NADD has access to experts from around the world to address any of the above listed areas. For more information contact NADD Executive Director, Dr. Robert Fletcher. Examples of Services The following areas are examples that are intended to give an idea of the types of consultation services or training opportunities NADD can expertly provide concerning mental health needs of persons with developmental disabilities: How to effectively use an interdisciplinary team and a psychiatric consult. What are the distinctions or similarities between a behavioral problem and a psychiatric disorder. How to conduct a bio-psycho-social mental health assessment diagnosis. What are appropriate medication treatments for specific psychiatric disorders. How to effectively integrate mental health treatment with behavioral approaches. What are the essential elements in the assessment and treatment of sexually inappropriate behaviors. How to provide individual and group therapy that works. What are the approaches toward the development of collaboration between the mental health and mental retardation systems. How to design and develop accessible, appropriate and affordable housing options. What is needed to develop partnerships between family and service providers. How can a person make a successful transition from the school environment to world of work. Important components in the design of a successful day program How to transition from an institutional setting to community-based services. For more information, please contact: Robert J. Fletcher, DSW E-Mail: Rfletcher@Thenadd.Org

Upcoming Conferences: NADD Spring Teleconference (04/15, 04/24, 04/30, 05/13, 05/29) Ohio State 6th Annual MH/MR, Columbus North Hotel, Columbus, OH (09/03/08 & 09/04/08) NADD 25th Annual Conference - Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada (11/12/08 - 11/14/08) Complete Calendar New Educational Products: For Additional New Products, Click Here 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). Visit DMID website 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] For Additional New Products, Click Here

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