There are limited housing options for adults with disabilities other than traditional group homes or nursing facilities. In the Chicago Tribune, Bonnie Miller Rubin writes a piece on how families with adult children with special needs collaborate to create housing...
Developmental Disabilities Resources
People with developmental disabilities are often misunderstood through stereotypes and cultural stigma. According to the CDC, it estimated that 1 in 59 children have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder. And, it is estimated that 6.5 million people in the United States have an Intellectual Disability. As with most medical conditions, there is a broad spectrum of functioning across all disabilities. Associates in Psychotherapy helps each client live their best life and based upon their individual abilities. When we work with clients who have disabilities, we provide person centered treatment and support to the individual and their families. We also collaborate with community based programming so each of our clients has the best support structure in place which increases the chances for success and independence.
A Disabled Adult Child Can Mean An Uncertain Future For Parents
It is not easy raising a child with special needs. For some families, the challenges continue well into adulthood. In a NBC New article, Jane Derenowski and Linda Carroll discuss some of the issues that families face when they have adult children with disabilities....
What About Mom? Reducing Stress In Mothers Of Children With Autism
Parenting can be challenging. However, it can prove even more challenging when you have a child with special needs. In Mother Nature Network, Jenn Savedge discusses the importance of providing stress relief for mothers who have a child on the ASD spectrum. Here is a...
Twice Exceptional When Your Child Is Both Gifted And Learning Disabled
In the blog for Advanced Psychology, Dr. Tali Shenfield discusses some of the challenges associated with children who are gifted and learning disabled at the same time. Here is a link to the article: http:/www.psy-ed.com/wpblog/gifted-and-learning-disabled/
Special Needs and Travel
Dan Tracy writes about how the TSA makes accommodations to travelers with special needs. Here is a link to the article: Special Needs and Travel