Tag Archive for: Intellectual Disabilities

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Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Your Benefits While Building Financial Security

Special needs trusts represent more than financial planning tools; they're instruments of empowerment that help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build security while maintaining access to essential supports.

The Critical First Three Years and Baby Safety

Baby Safety Month reminds us that protecting children also means nurturing their growth. Early Intervention shields children from the long-term impact of untreated delays. When families act early, they’re opening doors to brighter possibilities for their child’s future.

IEP Preparation: Getting Ready for a New School Year

As families begin preparing for the new school year, parents and caregivers of children with disabilities often face the additional task of ensuring their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) is ready to support another year of growth and learning.
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Adult Learning Never Stops – Life Skills for Independence

The journey toward independence doesn't end when someone turns 18 or graduates from school. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning new skills and refining existing ones is a lifelong process.
Autistic boy learning in school

School Readiness for Children with Autism: ABA Strategies That Work

As families prepare for the new school year, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder often face unique challenges in ensuring their child is ready for the classroom environment.
Safe Recreation Activities for Adults with Disabilities

Safe Recreation Activities for Adults with Disabilities

Summer brings unique opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore new experiences, build social connections, and maintain their physical and mental wellbeing through meaningful recreational activities.
Community Connections in Summer: Social Activities That Build Independence

Community Connections in Summer: Social Activities That Build Independence

Summer represents a season of endless possibilities and countless opportunities for children to explore, learn, and grow.

Sensory-Friendly Summer Activities for Children with Autism

Summer brings excitement and new experiences, but for children with autism spectrum disorder, the season's sensory-rich environments can present unique challenges.
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How Trudeau’s Adult Day Program Creates Enriching Summer Experiences: Spotlight on Trudeau Tigers

Summer at Trudeau Center brings a special kind of energy to our Adult Day Program. As temperatures rise, so does the excitement among participants who eagerly anticipate the season's unique opportunities for growth, connection, and achievement.
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Benefits of Summer HBTS and PASS Programming and Consistency in Services

As the school year winds down and summer approaches, many parents of children with special needs face important decisions about maintaining therapeutic support during the break.