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Self-Determination and Choice: Empowering Adults with I/DD to Direct Their Own Lives
ResourcesEvery day, we make countless choices that shape our lives, what to eat for breakfast, how to spend our free time, where to work, who to spend time with. These seemingly small decisions contribute to our sense of autonomy, dignity, and wellbeing. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), having the power to make these same choices is equally essential, yet often overlooked.
Sleep Solutions: Helping Children with Autism Get the Rest They Need
ResourcesAs we observe Sleep Awareness Month this March, the Trudeau Center highlights a challenge many families of children with autism know all too well: the struggle for a good night’s sleep. Research shows that between 50-80% of children with autism spectrum disorder experience sleep difficulties, compared to just 20-30% of typically developing children.
10 Trudeau Truths with Direct Support Professional Jennifer Platt
ResourcesYou know them as the educators, caregivers and leaders who work to keep everything running smoothly so that our clients at the Trudeau Center can have the best experience possible. But what are they like when they’re off the clock? Get to know Jennifer Platt!
Importance of Play: How Play-Based Learning Supports Development in Children with Disabilities
ResourcesPlay is a child’s most powerful learning tool, building essential skills that form the foundation for lifelong growth and independence.
Heart Health and Adults with I/DD: Why Wellness Matters at Every Ability
ResourcesWhile heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, adults with I/DD face unique challenges in maintaining heart health.
Random Acts of Kindness: Teaching Empathy and Inclusion to All Children
ResourcesTeaching children to practice kindness and develop empathy builds critical social-emotional skills that serve them throughout lives.