The NADD Award for Clinical Practice Purpose of the Award   The NADD Contribution to Clinical Practice Award will be given to a person whose contribution in the area of clinical practice has resulted in significant improvement in the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health needs.  The Award will be presented at the 26th Annual NADD Conference held in New Orleans, LA, October 21-23, 2009. Criteria for Selection   A professional whose dedication and work have resulted in provision of excellent clinical services to individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health needs. Submission Guidelines Please submit: A one to two page statement indicating reasons for nominating candidate for consideration for this Award The candidate’s curriculum vitae  Candidate’s contact information, including name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address Nominator’s contact information, including name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address Please submit your nomination of candidates for the NADD Award for Clinical Practice by August 24, 2009 to: NADD, 132 Fair Street, Kingston, NY  12401-4802 Fax:  (845) 331-4569   Email:  info@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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