MI / MRDD Dual Diagnosis and Pharmacological Intervention 

Presenters:
Steve Adelmeyer, Psy.D., HSPP
Khendra Peay, MD
Craig A. Erickson, MD

Date
December 12, 2008
ASPIN Indianapolis
9:00 to 4:30

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Course Description:

This presentation will introduce participants to general topic areas related to dual diagnosis (DD/MI), including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for this population.   A valuable textbook reference to aide in the diagnosis and treatment of persons with a dual diagnosis will be introduced: Diagnostic Manual--Intellectual Disability (DM-ID), published by NADD Press/National Association for the Dually Diagnosed.  Consideration will be given to many types of mental illness diagnostic categories related specifically to persons who also have an intellectual and/or developmental disability.  
 

Objectives:

• Participants will be introduced to the DM-ID and how it can aide in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of persons with a dual diagnosis (DD/MI)

• Participants will identify mental health screening tools most appropriate for all levels of intellectual disability.

• Participants will be introduced to treatment models for persons with a dual diagnosis.

• Participants will learn tips on avoiding chemical restraints and/or information about chemical restraint

• Participants will discuss medical issues such as seizures and diabetes

• Participants will discuss medication reduction: how fast before you might see a change and how fast should these decreases in medication occur

• Participants will be introduced to medication evaluation and adjustment
   

Deadline:
Register by December 8, 2008
Cost:
ASPIN Members: $50.00
Affiliate and Panel Providers: $100.00
Non- Members: $150.00 

6 CEU Credit Hours

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