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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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Tips to Maximize the Parent Role in IEP Transition
Ultimately, the goal of an Individualized Education Program or IEP is to help students with cognitive or learning disabilities make a smooth transition from school to further education and employment. Much like disability care in Pennsylvania,...
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The Importance of Having an IEP Transition Plan
Transition planning is a process that supports individuals with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This is for students with learning disabilities until the age of 21 who need extra time to graduate. Like disability care in Pennsylvania,...
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What to Know About the IEP Transition Plan
Students under special education services must have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The inclusion of this program may vary from person to person. Typically, the IEP will detail a person’s strengths, weaknesses, and mental health...
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