NADD Conferences NADD sponsors regional, national and international conferences. Additionally NADD co-sponsors conferences, symposia and other training development programs with governmental and private not-for-profit organizations. NADD members are entitled to special conference rates. If you would like NADD to assist you or your organization in training or conference development, contact the NADD office at 800-331-5362. Conference Objectives: Educating professionals, families and clients of services on standard and state-of-the-art information across many specialties. Enhancing specific skills required to provide maximum benefit to individuals with special or specific cognitive and/or developmental needs. Providing a forum for an exchange of ideas and information among professionals, families and those who may receive services. Satisfying the needs of professionals to be life-long learners by providing current information appropriate to their needs. Assisting all who have an interest in mental retardation-mental illness to learn specific material at an appropriate training level. Conference Calendar April NADD 2010 International Congress & Exhibit Show, (April 14-16, 2010) Ontario, Canada September  TN-NADD CONFERENCE September 23-24, 2010, NASHVILLE TENNESSEE; CONFERENCE THEME: TRANSITIONS NADD Ohio State 8th Annual MH/MR Conference- (September 28 & 29, 2010) (Tues. and Wed.) November NADD 27th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, (November 3-5, 2010) Seattle, Washington (Call for proposals)   Conferences and Programs of interest to NADD members: International Certificate Programme in Dual Diagnosis: Summer Institute 2010 Intensive training courses in Habilitative Mental Health for persons with Developmental Disabilities. A certificate programme offered by Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, in association with Niagara University, Lewiston, New York, USA, and the NADD (an Association serving persons who have Mental Retardation and Mental Health Needs). (details) Additional events are listed in the Environmental Health Project section: click here for these events

Upcoming Conferences: NADD 2010 International Congress & Exhibit Show, (April 14-16, 2010) Ontario, Canada Seeking presentation proposals for the NADD 27th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, Seattle, WA, November 3-5, 2010. Complete Calendar New Educational Products: Positive Identity Development Author: Karyn Harvey, PhD Positive Identity Development is an exciting new approach to treatment for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  This book provides a new theoretical perspective on treatment along with a variety of innovative tools.  It rejects reducing adults with intellectual disabilities to a mere compilation of their behaviors and promotes the use of a positive, therapeutic approach to each unique individual. Psychologists, social workers and therapists should be able to use the tools presented in this book to directly enhance the effectiveness of the treatment they provide to adults with intellectual disabilities. This book promotes well-being on every level and explores a broad range of issues relevant to the life and mental health of adults with intellectual disabilities Mbr Price: $34.95 Non-Mbr:  $39.95 NADD #CT09-047B Details 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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