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When choosing day #habilitation services for an adult with #specialneeds, it’s important to consider several factors to ensure the individual receives appropriate care and support tailored to their needs. Adults with #downsyndrome, #autism, #cerebralpalsy and other IDD diagnoses can lead to very different needs. This checklist helps you ask the right questions. https://ow.ly/8hKr50Tjcq2

When high school is finished, or a move or job change means a search for day habilitation for a #specialneeds adult, it can be a challenge to find a place that fits. It’s important to consider several factors to ensure the individual receives appropriate care and support tailored to their needs. Adults with #downsyndrome, #autism, #cerebralpalsy and other #IDD diagnoses can lead to very different needs. Here is a checklist to help your decision making. https://ow.ly/2Brj50RIfrt

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month!! We take this opportunity to celebrate and educate others about cerebral palsy (CP). Cerebral Palsy is a neurological condition that affects body movement. “Cerebral” (brain) and “palsy” (impairment of motor function).  The primary causes of Cerebral Palsy is abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain before, during or after birth. Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common childhood disorders and the most common motor disability in childhood and is a lifelong disability. Globally over 17 million people have Cerebral Palsy. For more information go to https://lnkd.in/gF_sQFrK #carriesplaceinc #carriesplace #disability #children #DisabilityInclusion #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights #maitlandnsw #cessnocknsw #portstephensnsw #muswellbrooknsw #dungognsw #huntervalleynsw #singletonnsw #kurrikurrinsw #rutherfordnsw #eastmaitlandnsw

Improve access to evidence-based resources for children and teens struggling with anxiety with Magellan’s latest DCBT programs, ThinkHeroSM and ThinkWarriorSM. Learn more: #magellanhealthcare #emotionalwellbeing #cbt #childhoodanxiety #teenanxiety #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #youthmentalhealth

📢 Join us for our live webinar next Tuesday: Regulation - Strategies for Development and Support! Led by Mim Ochsenbein, a pediatric Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, this will be an interactive discussion focused on increasing our understanding of the interconnected nature of sensory processing, regulation and sense of safety in relation to neurodivergent presentations (including Autism, ADHD and others). Key learning outcomes include: ✅The importance of regulation in engagement, participation and function and different types of regulation ✅How to explain the developmental nature of regulation throughout the lifespan ✅How to compare the different sensory subtypes that impact on regulation ✅At least 3 regulation strategies that can be applied in clinical practice or in natural environments (home, school, workplace, community) This webinar is included in your Lifelong Learning Programme membership or available to purchase separately here 👉 https://loom.ly/89C6lVI #Sensory #SensoryProcessing #Regulation #Neurodivergent #Autism #ADHD

Really looking forward to this webinar - see you there! #sensoryprocessing #sensoryintegration #occupationaltherapy #physiotherapy #speechandlanguagetherapy #speechtherapy

Maintaining good personal hygiene can be a complex journey, especially for children with autism. Sensory sensitivities can make tasks like teeth brushing or hair washing more challenging, requiring a thoughtful and structured hygiene plan. 🚿✨ Routine is a cornerstone in teaching hygiene skills to children with autism. Consistency transforms potentially stressful activities into manageable tasks. Establishing a regular routine, like a shower routine, provides predictability and familiarity, making hygiene a less daunting part of their day. For more tips, visit https://bit.ly/3uTxmcu #autismresources #autismtips #autismeducation #autismparenting #personalcare #asd #autismparents

Maintaining good personal hygiene can be a complex journey, especially for children with autism. Sensory sensitivities can make tasks like teeth brushing or hair washing more challenging, requiring a thoughtful and structured hygiene plan. 🚿✨ Routine is a cornerstone in teaching hygiene skills to children with autism. Consistency transforms potentially stressful activities into manageable tasks. Establishing a regular routine, like a shower routine, provides predictability and familiarity, making hygiene a less daunting part of their day. For more tips, visit https://bit.ly/3uTxmcu #autismparenting #autismparent #personalcare #bcba #autismsupport #autismadvocate

Unlock the power of early intervention! Discover 9 key behavior and communication challenges to watch for in infants and toddlers. Recognizing these signs early can make a world of difference! #EarlyIntervention #ChildDevelopment #ParentingTips

🌟 Experiencing Patient Frustrations: Navigating Autism Evaluations 🌟 As a pediatrician, the challenges faced by families seeking autism evaluations resonate deeply with me. Recently, a family brought me assessment results indicating autism, yet state regulations hindered me from providing a formal diagnosis and initiating crucial therapeutic services like ABA therapy. Witnessing families navigate through complex systems, facing delays and additional assessments, is disheartening. The process adds unnecessary stress and barriers to accessing essential care, leaving families in limbo. The frustration felt by patients and myself underscores the urgent need for streamlined evaluation processes and improved access to support services. Together, let's advocate for change and work towards a healthcare system that prioritizes timely and comprehensive care for all children in need. #PediatricPerspective #PatientAdvocacy #AutismSupport #autismaction #healthcare #DadLife #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #Docs2Dads #future