For someone with an intellectual disability, any kind of transition or change can be extremely stressful. People with intellectual disabilities can feel vulnerable when faced with a new situation because it will take them out of the familiar. The familiar …
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Where do you find individual funding sources to assist someone who wants to access work, volunteer and recreational opportunities; yet additional support is needed? Funding sources may mean money to pay for personal supports, skills training or assistive devices so …
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Supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities means helping them discover inclusive pathways into work and training. Whether you’re a parent, support worker, or advocate, building community connections is one of the most powerful tools available. Here are practical tips …
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What do the terms mean? Any skill can be thought of as a chain of small steps. These small steps are identified by completing a Task Analysis. Each step, or link in the chain, serves as a cue to do …
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According to the World Health Organization, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The definition of disability varies greatly, but it is generally agreed that about …
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Resume Your name: _______________________________ Your address: _____________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Home phone: _____________________________ Employment goal: __________________________ Education: _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _ Name of School: ___________________________ Description of Program: ______________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _ _ _ _- _ …
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We communicate with others in different ways. We can greet a friend by saying “hello”, by waving our hand, or smiling at them. As a parent, teacher of early childhood professional you can use gestures or signs while speaking. This …
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This set of thirteen posters is designed to support the use of general communication strategies at home and in the classroom. All children can benefit from the strategies. It is important to place each poster where it will be useful …
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Setting the stage for learning and teaching new skills to help children reach a goal or be more independent in a task may seem challenging, however thinking in small steps and short-term can help. Let’s take a look at how …
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“Bye Dad, see you later.” The first day your child goes to kindergarten can be both exciting and anxiety-filled, for you, as well as for your child. Knowing what your child will be doing in kindergarten and preparing him for …
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