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Understanding The Link Between Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses: Importance of Mental Healthcare
Mental healthcare is an important part of overall health for everyone, and it is especially crucial for people with intellectual disabilities. Intellectual disabilities can often lead to or be associated
Tips for Facilitating Effective Communication Between Caregivers and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Effective communication is one of the most important skills healthcare providers can have. Communicating with people with intellectual disabilities is especially challenging because there are so many factors that can affect it, including
Addressing Trauma in Individuals with IDD
Trauma-informed care is a system of care that provides safe spaces for people who have experienced trauma while reducing the likelihood of re-traumatization. The trauma-informed care approach entails realizing, recognizing,
Obstacles to Healthcare for People with IDD
For years, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have struggled to access effective healthcare. Generations of healthcare providers have not received the proper training on how to treat individuals with
What is Supported Employment?
Supported employment is an evidence-based practice in which direct support professionals (DSPs) help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find, secure, and maintain competitive work alongside other members of their
Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
What are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are disorders that are usually present at birth and that uniquely affect the trajectory of an individual’s physical,
