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NADD (An Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Needs)

Description:

NADD’s mission is to promote leadership in the expansion of knowledge, training, policy, and advocacy for mental health practices that promote a quality life for individuals with dual diagnosis (IDD/MI) in their communities.

(An IDD/MI dual diagnosis refers to individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability, IDD, who concurrently experience a mental health condition. While the exact prevalence is unknown, most professionals accept that roughly 35% of people with intellectual disabilities also experience mental health challenges.)

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NADD

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After High School Disability Characteristics Elementary Emotional Disability High School Intellectual Disability Mental Health Middle School Mild/Moderate Disabilities Multiple Disabilities Parent/Family Professional Development State/National Organizations