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New NADD Products:Computer-Based Training Presentations recorded at the NADD 26th Annual Conference in Niagara Falls in 2008 are available in two great formats: (1) Online Courses with CE credits and (2) Multi-Media CDs. Both of these formats cover an extensive selection of topics that will assist participants to improve their understanding and acquire new skills. Online Courses with CEU Credits: NADD has partnered with Essential Learning (EL) to offer a wide variety of accredited online courses including the presentations listed below. NADD members receive discounts on NADD courses, as well as other courses on the EL site. For more information or to purchase online trainings, visit the NADD website, www.thenadd.org, and click on the “Online CE Training” tab. Multi-Media CDs: These CDs contain the video and power point from conference presentations. Multi-media CDs can be used repeatedly and are a great tool for training yourself and your staff. Multi-Media CD Pricing: Member: $49.95 / Non-member $59.95
AS09-1154M Demographic and economic factors are driving a paradigm shift in State DD Systems. More and more, adults with DD are living at home with family well into their adult years. The everyday challenges of life combined with the support responsibilities family members assume can be a source of stress. DD Services must focus on the needs of the person and must also attend to the needs of family members - the people who are supporting the person with a disability. Mental wellness must be a goal for both the person and family members, and families must be factored into the model of mental health services in the new paradigm.
CT09-1152M Chaotic interpersonal relationships, volatile emotional and behavioral outbursts, and a tumultuous sense-of-self are all-too-common descriptors used to characterize the experiences and lives of individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and trauma histories. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Special Populations (DBT-SP) is a comprehensive treatment approach that utilizes group skills training, individual therapy, and a team approach to address the myriad of difficulties described above. This presentation will provide an introduction to the DBT-SP model and elucidate the utility of this model with those with developmental/intellectual disabilities and trauma-related mental health concerns.
CT09-1153M In this session, research will be presented that demonstrates the extraordinarily high rates of trauma that children who have developmental disabilities suffer. We will discuss factors that contribute to this population's vulnerability and reasons why they are less likely to spontaneously recover from traumatic stress. We will then present an adapted model of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Cohen, Mannarino & Deblinger, 2004). Adaptations for therapy will be applied to each of the phases and examples will also be given as to how this model has been successfully implemented in an outpatient and day treatment program.
CT09-1155M "Safe, Healthy and Happy" is our goal for citizens served by Brookwood. We use a research-based tool that identifies motivators, measures the functional level of "satisfaction," and identifies stress points in a person's life. This data directs our adaptation of our services and supports for each citizen in their pursuit of happiness.
CT09-1157 This presentation will explore some of the ways that Higher Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome affect the thinking, feeling, and behavior of children and adults. Participants will learn about the current research findings regarding the intersection of emotional, cognitive, and sensory features of HFA/Asperger's. Participants will be able to describe and apply effective behavioral support strategies for behavioral "meltdowns."
CT09-1160M Individuals with PTSD, such as survivors of sexual abuse and other forms of interpersonal trauma, bring unique treatment needs to the therapeutic relationship. This workshop will provide clinicians with an enhanced understanding of the realities of those who have learned not to trust. Participants will learn how to understand key features of PTSD in people with ID as identified in the DM-ID. Further, the unique features of the group psychotherapy model for people with ID, known as IBT, will be detailed so that participants will understand how to best help survivors of serious interpersonal harm.
DA09-1159M The founding of NADD, 26 years ago, has led to a successful national organization to support training, information exchanges, clinical excellence, and now research. Researchers have proved the importance of looking beyond behavior to possible psychiatric disorders. Clinicians have given us the DM-ID. Many screening and diagnostic tools have been scientifically validated. Professionals have created hundreds of new services to support individuals in the community. The individuals who produced these changes are nearing retirement and soon will pass the torch to a new generation. We must attract to the field new energetic people, which requires bold new ideas and ways of thinking, including finding ways to become more cost efficient and to apply issues of the generation to dual diagnosis, issues such as happiness, new classification systems, and innovation in health care.
PM09-1156M This presentation describes a specialized consultative service developed to improve outcomes for individuals with ID/MH experiencing severe difficulties related to their psychiatric and behavioral issues. The program was also designed to reduce expenses related to costly forms of urgent psychiatric care and restrictive residential services. Case examples will highlight common problems identified and the methods found to be most effective in promoting improvements. A summary of outcomes will be provided.
PM09-1158M This seminar provides a new perspective for treatment of people with a dual diagnosis who are "stuck" in public mental health facilities. Person-first treatment begins by creating a collaborative relationship with the system as a whole, then developing a supportive relationship with the individual that allows for an open and non-judgmental evaluation followed by a coordinated team effort to ensure results that are attainable, person-centered, and lead to homes in the community. |
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