March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and despite long-held beliefs that people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) may not benefit from mental health treatment, we know that people with I/DD can successfully utilize integrated medical, mental, and behavioral healthcare. View the NASDDDS Adaptive Strategies video series, which features specific interventions and treatments highlighting modifications and adaptations for people with I/DD here: https://ow.ly/jj8m50QMEc0.
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Check out the adaptations to CBT for people with IDD by following the link below 👏
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and despite long-held beliefs that people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) may not benefit from mental health treatment, we know that people with I/DD can successfully utilize integrated medical, mental, and behavioral healthcare. View the NASDDDS Adaptive Strategies video series, which features specific interventions and treatments highlighting modifications and adaptations for people with I/DD here: https://ow.ly/jj8m50QMEc0.
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There is so much to learn in this new report from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, but the central takeaway for me is this: People (including those with IDD) are whole. It is our systems that are fragmented, and that is harming folks with IDD. Read more about how a more holistic approach to improving behavior supports would integrate a focus on physical health, mental health, and other factors. https://lnkd.in/eZ3U2P5k
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A new article from our team, exploring the everyday harm experienced by people with cognitive disability and its connection to microaggression and emotional and psychological abuse. https://lnkd.in/ghY98M9v
Conceptualising the everyday harm experienced by people with cognitive disability: A scoping review of microaggression and emotional and psychological abuse
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Take a look at the work this UN panel is doing to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From the article: "The panel engaged valuable perspectives on empowering self-determination through self-directed services; safeguarding mental capacity with supported decision-making; revolutionary personalized employment approaches; interdisciplinary, trauma-informed crisis intervention; and the power of lived experiences in healing and awareness raising." Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/g9CAriXw
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April is FND Awareness Month FND or Functional Neurological Disorder effects the functioning of the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals. Within the UK, it is estimated that only 50,000 people have been diagnosed causing it to be on the rare diseases list. #access ID: On a dark blue to light blue gradient background. At the top is white bold text which reads: "FND Awareness Month" below that is a some more text: "April is an opportunity to bring awareness to FND and how it effects the lives of people everyday." To the left of that is a picture of three brains made out of paper (from right to left it is yellow, blue and pink) In the bottom right corner of the image is the Disability Direct logo in white. #FNDAwarenessMonth #Inclusion #Disability #AwarenessMonth #Awareness
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Take a look at the work this UN panel is doing to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From the article: "The panel engaged valuable perspectives on empowering self-determination through self-directed services; safeguarding mental capacity with supported decision-making; revolutionary personalized employment approaches; interdisciplinary, trauma-informed crisis intervention; and the power of lived experiences in healing and awareness raising." Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/gSWcwdBT
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While individuals with FASD may experience several challenges, there are several protective factors that can result in positive outcomes and enable potential achievement. These factors will develop coping strategies and provide support. These include: ➡️ Stable and nurturing home ➡️ Consistent home environment ➡️ Positive home life, particularly between the ages of 8-12 ➡️ Basic needs met ➡️ No experience with violence or trauma ➡️ Received developmental disabilities services ➡️ Diagnosed before 6 years of age Learn more about protective factors for positive outcomes by taking our Foundations in FASD course: https://ow.ly/ZoER50SSi29
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Since its emergence, ABA (as a therapeutic approach for individuals with autism) has undergone remarkable evolution, shaping the therapeutic methodologies we utilize today. Witnessing the transformative journey of ABA is fascinating. It highlights the importance of staying agile and adaptable in our practices as research continues to evolve. We're now in an era that fosters progressive approaches focused on child-centered and empathetic care
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Prepare in advance for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) awareness month by having a variety of resources that you can use to spread the word about this hidden disability that affects 1 in 20 children. Awareness leads to better outcomes for those who need our support. Awareness fuels prevention. Awareness leads to empathy. Awareness leads to funding. An effective tool for teaching children about neurodiversity is children’s books. Please consider adding this resource to your catalog. After sharing the story, use the discussion questions in the back to build on what was read. I’d love to hear about what children have to say about Charlie and if it helps them understand other children with invisible disabilities. Go to dynamic-resources.org and type “invincible” in the search to buy your copy it is only 9.95 plus shipping Please share or repost this to help others learn about this resource #slp #teachers #parenting #neurodiversity #FASD #invinciblenotinvisible
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Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) The global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. This is a day to create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, is also significant. It was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. The theme for this year is End the Stereotypes. Stereotypes can stop people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities from being treated like other people. Every person is different and unique and we should all remember that having Down syndrome or an intellectual disability is just one part of who a person is. #WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes #personalcare #ndispersonalcare #personalcareassistance #complexcare #ndiscomplexcare #planmanagement #ndisplanmanagement #communityaccess #ndiscommunityaccess #alliedhealth #ndisalliedhealth #ndisaccommodation #sil #helpathandsupport
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