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Providing Care for Individuals on the Spectrum

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of people worldwide. As a caregiver for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, you play a vital role in their lives. Providing care for individuals on the spectrum can be rewarding and...

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The Impact of Intellectual Disability on Mental Health

Intellectual disability affects millions of people worldwide, and it can have a profound impact on their lives, including their mental health. Individuals with intellectual disabilities face a unique set of challenges that can lead to mental...

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Home Activities for Intellectually Disabled Adults

Adults with intellectual disabilities need to develop and keep involved in their respective communities with the help of activities at home. These activities at home keep them engaged and stimulated to increase their skills, capabilities, and...

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Helping Your Child to Prepare for School

Parents should prepare their children for school as early as possible. However, it will be a different case for parents with children having intellectual disabilities. They will need extra efforts to help their kids be school-ready. As a...

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Intellectual Disability in Adults: Providing Care

Individuals with intellectual impairments frequently struggle with social, emotional, communicative, behavioral, or a mix of these issues. Someone you care for might not connect with others, respond to situations, or learn about objects the same...

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Improved Communication: Intellectual Disability

Waiting for a response requires patience because a person with an intellectual disability might need a little more time to comprehend what you just said before responding vocally or physically. Diversified Supportive Services, a provider of...

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Category Archives: Direct Support Professionals

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Direct Support Professionals and Caregivers

As loved ones to our family members and loved ones needing disability care in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, chances are, you may have heard about and even considered hiring a caregiver in the form of a direct support professional (DSP) for...

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The Exceptional Roles of Direct Support Professionals

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages. DSPs support them in living the fullest lives possible by allowing them to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency in areas and...

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