Assessment & Treatment Approaches for Children and Adolescents with Dual Diagnosis: ID/MH January 30th, 2008 Fordham University at Lincoln Center New York, NY Cosponsors, Presenter Bios, Scholarship Information Conference Schedule Registration Form Conference Location Co-Sponsored By: NADD New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center Mental Health Association of New York City Lincoln Medical Center Matt & Debra Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lifespire Maimonides Developmental Center Heartshare Wellness Elmhurst Hospital Center Brookdale University Hospital Center Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Center Urban Center Services for the Underserved F.E.G.S. A.H.R.C. New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Network BFDF/DDSO In cooperation with Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Fordham University at Lincoln Center Presenter Bios: Susan Chinitz, PsyD, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Director of the Early Childhood Center at the Rose F. Kennedy Center’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center. John Pomeroy, MD, is a child psychiatrist who received his training at the Universities of London and Iowa. For over 25 years he has been actively engaged in clinical service, education and training, and research in Autism Spectrum Disorders and the mental health needs of individuals of all ages with intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the consortium that created the Downstate Center for Dual Diagnosis and the Founding Director of the Matt & Debra Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Stony Brook University Medical Center where he is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics. Ronnie Gorman Swift, MD, is a Professor and Associate Chairman of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at New York Medical College and a Professor of Clinical Public Health in the School of Public Health at New York Medical College. In addition, she is the Network Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for Generations Northern Manhattan Health Network as well as the Chief of Psychiatry and Associate Medical Director for Metropolitan Hospital and the Interim Chief of Psychiatry for Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. Angela Mora-Vargas LMSW, serves as Director for the Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative. In her work with CCSI, she has been able to service families and collaborate with other systems and community-based organizations as a Care Coordinator, a Borough Coordinator, and currently, as Director of this Initiative. Ms. Mora-Vargas understands the importance of cross-systems work and family-driven services and supports for children and youngsters with emotional or behavioral challenges. Scholarship Information Scholarships are available for families and consumers for conference registration fees. To apply for a scholarship, please submit your request in writing, stating your need, along with a completed registration form to NADD, 132 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401 or fax to (845) 331-4569. The request letter and registration form must be received together, no later than January 16, 2008. However we encourage you to submit as soon as possible. Notifi cation of scholarship approval will be sent out no later than January 22, 2008. Scholarships are made possible by funding from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. Special thanks to: Dr. Peter Vaughan, Dean, Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University.

Upcoming Conferences: Bringing Worlds Together ID:MI, Indianapolis, IN (06/16) Ohio State 7th Annual MH/MR Conference- Mental Health Aspects –Treatment & Support (09/22 & 09/23) The NADD 26th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, New Orleans, LA (10/21/09 - 10/23/09) Complete Calendar 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. New Educational Products: Down Syndrome: When to Worry about Mental Health and What to Do About It Robin Friedlander, M.D. & Peter Johnson, Ph.D. NADD # FI09-044B Details Working with People who have Intellectual Disability and Behavioral Problems: A Self-Study Guide for Interdisciplinary Team Members Ann R. Poindexter, M.D. & Paul D. Kolstoe, Ph.D. NADD # ST09-045B Details Multi-Media CDs of NADD 25th Annual Conference Presentations Presentations recorded at NADD 25th Annual Conference are available as multi-media CDs.  These CDs contain the video and Power Point from conference presentations and are a great tool for training yourself and your staff.  To order, or for additional information, click here. The Canadian Advocacy Toolkit for People and Families Living with Dual Diagnosis Susan Morris, MSW, RSW Community Networks of Specialized Care – Together Making a Positive Different for Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis in Our Communities Liz Froese, MSW,Lisa Holmes, & Elizabeth Veigh The Part of Hurt: What You Need to Know About Trauma and Those with Intellectual Disabilities Dave Hingsburger, MEd Medical Problems and Adverse Drug Events in Psychiatric Inpatients with ID Lauren Charlot, PhD Evaluation of PRN Effectiveness Chad Draper, RN, Jacqueline Watt, RN, & Larry Silk, BA Psychopharmocological and Behavioral Treatment: Not So Strange Bedfellows Jarrett Barnhill, MD & Sherman Fox, MD Assessment and Treatment of Criminal Offenders with Intellectual Disabilities Marc Goldman, MS Managing Psychiatric Behavioral Crises in Persons with Dual Diagnoses Deceil Moore, LCSW, Timothy Stultz, PhD, & James Wiltz, PhD, ACSW Practical Implications of Genetic Diagnoses for People with Developmental Disabilities Brenda Finucane, MS Behavioral Phenotypes in People with Genetic Syndromes:  Implications for How and When to Intervene Elisabeth Dykens, PhD The price for the above multimedia is:  Member:  $49.95       Non-member:  $59.95 To order, or for additional information, click here.

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