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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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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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Facts About Autism in the Workplace You Must Know

The first step to being a catalyst for change is being aware of the facts, something that is especially important about important but under-discussed issues such as autism in the workplace. We know this too well in our work as one of the...

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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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Autism in the Workplace: Overcoming Obstacles

People with Autism can be a great addition to the workplace owing to their attention to detail, ability to concentrate, and innovative thinking skills, contrary to stereotypical thinking. But despite their potential, employees on the Autism...

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Intellectual Disabilities: Challenges in the Workplace

People with intellectual challenges face many barriers when it comes to school, relationships, and daily living. With disability care in Pennsylvania, those with such challenges receive the support they need even from a young age. That is why...

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Residential Services and Intellectual Disabilities

Arranging residential services for a loved one with intellectual challenges can be overwhelming for everyone involved. With the popularity of home healthcare agencies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, more families are considering residential...

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