Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification Program NADD is embarking on a major multi-year initiative that will improve the quality of services provided to individuals with a dual diagnosis (MI/ID): the NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification Program for programs and personnel.  Three separate 15-20 person subcommittees are working hard to develop competency-based certification programs for: Programs/Facilities Clinicians/Professionals Direct Support Staff A license or degree no longer predicts competency.  It is important that certification be competency-based because this will provide a reliable, valid assessment of the ability of the individual or organization to perform appropriate functions.  A competency-based system recognizes the importance of knowledge, skills, attitudes, abilities, personality traits, and other characteristics in performing the required functions. Certification in dual diagnosis is important to: Provide a care provider system with a demonstrated level of expertise in co-occurring MI/ID Provide a workforce with a demonstrated level of expertise in co-occurring MI/ID Assure that public and private healthcare dollars are purchasing effective services Assist families/advocates make informed choices about services The NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification Program will be a gold standard that can be used in all states and will assist states and localities in decision making about services, contracting, funding, and infrastructure. The Project Co-Chairpersons are Donna McNellis, Ph.D., President of NADD (donna.mcnelis@drexelmed.edu) and Robert Fletcher, D.S.W., CEO of NADD (rfletcher@thenadd.org).  John McGonigle, Ph.D. (McGonigleJJ@upmc.edu), is Chair of the Program Subcommittee, and John Holderegger, M.S. (johnh@mrsi.org), is Vice Chair.  Dan Baker, Ph.D. (danbaker@umdnj.edu), is chair of the Professional Subcommittee, and Jarrett Barnhill, M.D. (Jarrett_Barnhill@med.unc.edu), is Vice Chair.  Kathleen Olson.  The Chair of the Direct Care Staff Subcommittee is Kathleen Olson, Ph.D. (kolson@ku.edu), and the Vice Chair is Susan O’Nell (onell001@umn.edu).  For additional information, contact Dr. Robert Fletcher at the NADD office, (800) 331-5362 or by email at rfletcher@thenadd.org.

Upcoming Conferences: Fall/Winter Teleconferences Series (August - December) 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: For Additional New Products, Click Here Early Detection:  Prevention and Amelioration of Mental Health Conditions in Young People Ann Poindexter, M.D. NADD # DA08-042B Details Handbook of Developmental Disabilities Edited by Samuel L. Odom, Robert H. Horner, Martha E. Snell, and Jan Blacher NADD # AS08-H043B Details 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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