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1 N A D D W e b i n a r S e r i e s S P R I N G NADD is proud to offer its Spring 2014 Webinar Series. From the convenience of your own office or conference room, you and your colleagues can participate in a great educational resource without having to make travel plans or leave your office. How It Works Participants can listen to the presentation via a conference call portal and watch the PowerPoint presentation from a computer online. Participants have the opportunity to submit Q &A during the presentation. Each registrant, who is the key contact person, will receive an confirmation to access all of the registered session(s) and an 800 number to access the Webinar. This person s name will be given to the operator, and this person must be the one who calls in to participate on the Webinar. It is not necessary to download the handouts, as they are displayed on your computer screen as part of the webinar. For those people who find it useful to have the handouts in advance, handouts are available online three (3) days prior to each webinar. Each session will last 60-minutes. The sessions feature individuals from a variety of areas in the field of mental health and intellectual disabilities. Note: Webinars are limited to participants in US and Canada. Presentation Levels Beginner Individual with limited or no prior experience on the subject matter. Intermediate Some experience in subject matter. Advanced Experienced and versed in subject matter. Webinar Schedule 3:00 4:00 p.m. Eastern, 2:00 3:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 2:00 p.m. Mountain, 12:00 1:00 p.m. Pacific Thursday, April 10, 2014 Unleash L.I.F.E: Lasting Independence for Everyone Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC, A Special Needs Plan, Concord, NC Studies show nearly 80% of parents are very or extremely concerned with their loved one s future independence and financial well-being. This presentation is focused on empowering the family as they explore and navigate the financial, legal & government benefit landscape so they can secure their child s future. Thursday, April 17, 2014 DSPs: Key to Successful Programs Ann R. Poindexter, MD, Self-Employed, Conway, AR Knowledgeable DSPs are able to provide essential information for development of successful treatment programs when instructed in assessment of problems behaviors in both medical and psychiatric areas.

2 Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Prevalence of Aggressive Challenging Behaviors in Persons with an Intellectual Disability and its Relationship to Personality: Jamaican Study Level: Advanced Patricia Oliver, PhD, DMS, Centre for Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK, Worldly-Wise Consultancy LLC, Manistee, MI An adult Jamaican population with ID was tested as a field trial to determine the utility of the proposed revision of personality disorders in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). A study population of 38 people living with their families or in a supported care home were assessed using the Problem Behavior Check List (PBCL) (5-point, 7-item scale). Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Best Practices in Lifespan Respite Systems: Lessons Learned from States and Future Directions Jill Kagan, MPH, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center, Annandale, VA Since 2009, 32 states and DC have received Lifespan Respite grants from the Administration for Community Living to improve respite access for all family caregivers. An overview of the Lifespan Respite Program and best practices in state agency collaboration to increase respite for underserved populations, including individuals who have a dual diagnosis, will be provided. Friday, May 16, 2014 Counseling Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Level: Intermediate Jamie Parker, MA, LPC-S, Austin State Supported Living Center, Austin, TX ; José Levy, MA, LPA, BCBA, Behavior Solutions, Austin, TX Often times people with dual diagnoses seek out counseling services as part of a treatment package. However, the counselor may be required to modify traditional techniques for the individual to benefit from services. Here, we will review characteristics that would lead a person to be a candidate for counseling and discuss ways to modify services.

3 Thursday, May 22, 2014 Successful Parents/Happy Families: Ten Strategies for Stressful Times! J. Dale Munro, MSW, RSW, FAAIDD, The Redpath Centre, London, Ontario, CAN Being the parent or family member of a child, teen or adult with a dual diagnosis can be highly stressful. Perfect parents and families do not exist, but some cope better than others. This presentation will discuss ten parent strategies or secrets for a happier and more fulfilling family life. Thursday, May 29, 2014 Success in Employment for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Leica Anzaldo, BCBA, Autism Society of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, USA; David Ingram, Autism Society of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC Our experiences with achieving success in obtaining and maintain competitive employment for individuals with ASD. Exploration of the process of educating employers, utilizing appropriate assessment tools, intensive instruction on skills, and collaboration with employment partners. Friday, June 6, 2014 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Overview and Application Level: Beginner Jaime Parker, Self-Employed, Austin, TX Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced-based model. At its core, CBT suggests that one's issues in life stem from faulty thinking that leads to disproportionate behavioral responses. Individuals with anxiety, depressive, personality, and psychotic disorders can benefit from CBT. Thursday, june 12, 2014 Support Brokering as a Service Level: Beginner Marian Frattarola-Saulino, MSW, Values Into Action, Media, PA Support Brokering represents a natural evolution in self-directed services. Participants will learn how Support Brokers, working in partnership with individuals, their families, and other members of the support network, assists with personal futures planning, provide guidance, a thorough understanding of employment law, and ultimately help build more natural and unconditional supports.

4 ***SAVE THE DATES*** 2014 NADD International Congress & Exhibit Show 2014 NADD 31st Annual Conference & Exhibit Show May 7-9, 2014 Hilton Miami Downtown Miami, FL November 12-14, 2014 Hilton Palacio Del Rio San Antonio, TX Updates regarding these conferences can be found on the NADD website

5 Webinar Registration Form 3 Easy Ways to Register: 1) On-line at 2) *Mail 3) Fax (845) All faxed forms must have credit card information in order to be processed. The cut-off for receipt of all registration forms is five (5) business days prior to the Webinar. Registrations received after this point will not be processed. Reservation confirmations come by . *NADD 132 Fair St. Kingston, NY First Name: Last Name: Credentials: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Professional Discipline: Spring 2014 Webinar Options: (Select Webinar choice(s) for your registration form to be processed.) 04/10 Lasting Independence for Everyone 04/17 DSPs: Key to Successful Programs 04/22 Aggressive Challenging Behaviors in ID 04/29 Best Practices in Lifespan Respite Systems 05/16 Counseling Individuals with ID 05/22 Succcessful Parents/Happy Families 05/29 Employment for Individuals on the ASD 06/06 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 06/12 Support Brokering as a Service Please check one (1) of the following registration options for Member or Non-Members, enter quantity and total: Each Session NADD Member # $78 per session Qty. Total Non-Member $98 per session Qty. Total JOIN NADD NOW & REGISTER AT MEMBER RATE - through December 31, 2014 $99.00 for New Individual Memberships (New members only) $ Individual Renewal Membership $60.00 for DSP, Students, and Family Members $600.00/$ *Organizational Membership ($600 < 3 million budget, $800 > 3 million budget) Membership: Total Payment Method: GRAND TOTAL $ CHECK Credit Card Credit Card Credit Card [discover] [VISA] [MASTERCARD] Credit Card No. Expiration Signature Cancellations: All cancellations must be made in writing to the NADD office no later than one (1) week prior to the scheduled webinar in order to refund your registration minus a $15 administrative fee for each webinar cancellation. Registrants who do not cancel by the cancellation cut-off date and are not on the webinar are liable for the total registration fee.

6 N A D D, a n o t - f o r - p r o f i t m e m b e r a s s o c i a t i o n, i s t h e l e a d i n g e x p e r t i n p r o v i d i n g p r o f e s s i o n a l s, e d u c a t o r s, p o l i c y m a k e r s, a n d f a m i l i e s w i t h e d u c a t i o n, t r a i n i n g, a n d i n f o r m a t i o n o n m e n t a l h e a l t h i s s u e s r e l a t i n g t o p e r s o n s w i t h a n d i n t e l l e c t u a l d i s a b i l i t i e s. N A D D p r o v i d e s i t s m e m b e r s w i t h t h e q u i c k e s t a c c e s s t o t h e w o r l d s l e a d i n g e x p e r t s a n d t h e m o s t c o m p l e t e l i b r a r y o f r e s e a r c h, e d u c a t i o n a l, a n d r e f e r e n c e m a t e r i a l, a s w e l l s a s t r a i n i n g. NADD Membership Benefits NADD Bulletin Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities NADD Conference, Training and Educational Product Discounts Online Member Directory New! Quarterly Free Pre-Recorded Trainings Mission Statement: TO ADVANCE MENTAL WELLNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE. Visit the NADD website at / Fax: (845) / info@thenadd.org NADD 132 Fair Street Kingston, NY RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED N A D D W e b i n a r S e r i e s A p r i l - j u n e