Family & Parenting Resources Families for Depression Awareness - Families that work together are best able to cope with depressive disorders. Our organization, Families for Depression Awareness, helps people in caregiver roles and people with depressive disorders understand the conditions, reduce stigma, and share issues. Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/naddfamilyforum http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/dualdiagnosismhwithmr Our-Kids: Devoted to Raising Special Kids with Special Needs - a website devoted to providing support and information for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. The Institute for Community Inclusion - Organization which advocates for the right of all people with disabilities to be full participants in all aspects of their communities. Chromosome Deletion Outreach, Inc. - Organization providing information and support to families affected by any type or rare chromosome disorder. Renee's Communique's - Information on kids with special needs XXYY or Klinefelter Syndrome. Maryland Trust for Retarded Citizens - Parenting information. Kennedy Krieger Institute - Dedicated to helping children and adolescents with disorders of the brain achieve their potential and participate as fully as possible in family, school and community life. CTAA - Human services agencies that provide any sort of transportation The Alliance of Genetic Support Groups - A national coalition of consumers, professionals and genetic support groups for concerns on genetic conditions The John and Joanne Davis Story - A journey in Self Determination PACER Center (Parent Training & Information Center) The Special Kids Company 11q Research & Resource Group - Provides support and organizational efforts for parents of all children with 11th chromosome abnormalities. Access through Barriers with Education - Information about disability as it relates to the Disability Community. Adoption Advocates - Specializing in adoptive family support. Down Syndrome Home Page - Home page for the Down syndrome listserve. Family Empowerment Home Page National Child Care Information Center - A federally-funded project to complement, enhance and promote child care linkages and to serve as a mechanism for supporting quality, comprehensive services for children and families. NCCIC addresses the child care needs of children with disabilities. Special Child Magazine - Special Child is a free online publication for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Basic Educational Materials - Publishers offers quality educational materials for special needs professionals. The Sibling Support Project - An excellent site of sibling support resources, workshops and connections regarding brothers and sisters of people with disabilities, chronic illnesses or mental health concerns. Family Village - A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources.

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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