@letstalkseniorcare: If you support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health needs, the DM-ID 2 from NADD is an important resource to know. This official addendum was created to align the DM-ID 2 with DSM-5-TR updates, including changes to diagnostic criteria, terminology, and clinical guidance. It’s designed as a supplemental resource to be used alongside the existing DM-ID 2 manual—not as a replacement. Why this matters: ✔️ Promotes greater diagnostic accuracy ✔️ Supports consistency across interdisciplinary teams ✔️ Helps clinicians and behavior analysts better understand how psychiatric presentations may look in individuals with IDD ✔️ Strengthens equitable, evidence-based care for a population that is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed For professionals in behavior gerontology, ABA, psychology, and senior care, this is especially relevant when supporting older adults with lifelong developmental disabilities who may also experience dementia, mood disorders, or other mental health concerns. Resources like this remind us how critical it is to adapt our assessment lens to the person in front of us—not just rely on standard diagnostic frameworks alone. 👉 Explore the DM-ID 2 here: https://thenadd.org/dm-id-2-addendum/ #BehaviorGerontology #LetsTalkSeniorCare #DualDiagnosis #IDD #MentalHealth #BehaviorAnalysis #ABA #BCBA #DementiaCare #ClinicalAssessment #NADD #DMID

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