Why Employment Matters Having a job can provide a person with a path toward independence and financial self-sufficiency. It can create a sense of purpose and be a means by which to connect with the community. Employment is associated with fewer behavior problems and better mental health outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities… Read more Employment and Individuals With Disabilities
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Down Syndrome
What causes Down syndrome? Individuals with Down syndrome usually have an extra copy of chromosome 21. Although some cases may have a slightly different cause, all cases involve chromosome 21. Down syndrome occurs in about 1 in every 700 to 1,000 births. The chance of giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome increases if… Read more Down Syndrome
Helping People With Intellectual Disabilities Cope With Loss
Individuals with intellectual disabilities experience grief when they lose a loved one just like everyone else. Common misconceptions People with intellectual disabilities don’t understand or can’t comprehend death. People with intellectual disabilities don’t show grief, therefore experience no grief. Talking about it would be too upsetting for him/her. We now understand People with intellectual disabilities… Read more Helping People With Intellectual Disabilities Cope With Loss
Children’s Mental Health
Children’s mental health is the overall wellness of children’s thinking, mood, and feeling. It affects children’s ability to relate to others and complete daily tasks. Some common children’s mental health problems include depression, anxiety, and behavior disorders. Mental health problems are often harder to spot than physical health problems. Paying close attention to your child’s… Read more Children’s Mental Health
Williams Syndrome
What causes Williams syndrome? Individuals with Williams syndrome usually are missing a small piece of chromosome 7. This rare genetic disorder occurs spontaneously in 1 out of every 7, 500 births. It is not a result of an inherited characteristic from the parents. First recognized in 1961, Williams syndrome affects males and females at equal… Read more Williams Syndrome
Children and Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can cause long-lasting problems for young children. Children with hearing loss can have trouble learning speech and language, doing well in school, or getting along with other children. Early identification of hearing loss can prevent some of these difficulties. When might a child develop hearing loss? A child may be born with a… Read more Children and Hearing Loss
CHARGE Syndrome
CHARGE syndrome is thought to be caused by a mutation in the gene CHD7on chromosome #8. It occurs in 1 out of every 10,000 births and is not thought to be inherited. CHARGE syndrome affects males and females at equal rates and has been diagnosed in all ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. What are the effects… Read more CHARGE Syndrome
Supporting a Healthy Brain
The human brain is the command center for the human nervous system. It weighs about 3 pounds and comprises 60 percent of fat, making it one of the fattiest organs in the body. A brain’s gray matter is made up of about 100 billion neurons that gather and transmit signals, while white matter is made… Read more Supporting a Healthy Brain
Adult Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities
Sibling relationships are often the longest-lasting relationships that children form. Like all siblings, they may or may not develop close emotional relationships depending on individual differences and circumstances. Regardless, a child’s reaction to a sibling with a disability will have a lasting effect on siblings’ self-esteem and emotional development. General Well-Being of Siblings According to… Read more Adult Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities
Adolescent & Young Adult Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities
Growing up with a sibling with a disability Sibling relationships often are the longest-lasting relationships that children form. Relationships vary greatly, based on the ages, gender and age span of the children, their shared interests and their family’s lifestyle. Variations in closeness, time spent together, and warmth in sibling relationships are expected in families where… Read more Adolescent & Young Adult Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities