Tag Archive for: Developmental Delays

More Than a Day Program: How Trudeau’s Community Based Day Supports Fosters Belonging for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Every adult deserves to feel connected, included, and genuinely at home in their community. Our Community Based Day Supports program is creating bright futures for adults with differing abilities across the Ocean State.
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Building Blocks of Learning: How Structured Teaching Supports Children with Developmental Disabilities

Discover how we partner with parents and caregivers in creating the consistency that structured teaching depends on.

The Role of Speech-Language Therapy in Early Childhood Development

Language and communication skills that begin forming in infancy lay the groundwork for years to come. For children with developmental disabilities or delays, those early years represent a critical window, and speech-language therapy is one of the most powerful tools available to help children make the most of it. 

Aging Well with I/DD: Supporting Adults Through Every Stage of Life

As we age, we find ways to make changes to continue growing and connecting with others. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), aging is about growing with dignity and adapting at every stage of life.
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What Autism Acceptance Really Looks Like in the Classroom

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and at the Trudeau Center, acceptance isn't a concept. It's a practice. 
a child receives support from an Occupational Therapist

How Occupational Therapy Helps Children with Disabilities Thrive

April is Occupational Therapy Month, and at the Trudeau Center, it's an opportunity to shine a light on one of the most impactful and often misunderstood roles in children's developmental services.

Self-Determination and Choice: Empowering Adults with I/DD to Direct Their Own Lives

Every 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.

Importance of Play: How Play-Based Learning Supports Development in Children with Disabilities

Play 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

While 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

Teaching children to practice kindness and develop empathy builds critical social-emotional skills that serve them throughout lives.
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