How to Foster Independence in Adults With IDD Empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to be independent is a crucial part of their development and an essential step toward improving their quality of life. Fostering independence not...

The Availability of Care Options To Meet the Specific Needs of Families and Individuals With IDD The availability of care options for families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has grown significantly over the years. With a variety...

What Is Severe Autism? Understanding Autism Severity Levels and Symptoms Autism—more accurately known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how people communicate, behave, learn, and interact with others. Autism is referred to...

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often require assistance and specialized care based on the disabilities they have. As with everyone, the unique needs of people with IDD evolve and change over time as they age. Children and...

Families with special needs have an individual with disabilities—whether it is a child or other loved one. Families with special needs face unique challenges and require specialized support and resources to help them navigate their journey. This support can come in...

Individuals with severe disabilities can face various barriers in their daily lives. These barriers depend on the particular individual, the severity of their disabilities, their lifestyle, the support system they have, and more. Each individual with a disability is...

Navigating Behaviors: During our daily lives, we get into routines that help us stay on track, feel comfortable, and accomplish the things we need to. However, there are certain periods of time when our routines get interrupted and we face changes in what we’re used...

In recent years, there have been many changes in the ways that businesses, organizations, governments, and societies as a whole have conducted themselves. Part of these changes has been an increased focus on something known as DEI. But what is DEI and why has it...

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric disorders that can affect a person’s mental health. They directly impact how someone feels about themselves and others, how they experience certain situations, how they view life in general, and more. This...

What is a Direct Support Professional? There are many different jobs within the healthcare and human services field. Most of these jobs are essential due to the services and care they provide for people.  One of these jobs is a Direct Support Professional (DSP). A...