Tag Archive for: Intellectual Disabilities

How Person-Centered Teaching Shapes the Pathways Experience

Person-centered teaching means that instruction begins with the individual. At Pathways Strategic Teaching Center, every student receives a fully individualized education plan (IEP) developed in close collaboration with families, educators, and clinicians.
preschool aged girl with Down Syndrome smiling and working on a skills buttoning book at home

Building Independence One Step at a Time: How Home-Based Services Support Children with Disabilities in Everyday Life 

Home-based support during the summer months helps families maintain momentum, create meaningful daily structure, and work toward goals that look different when school is not in session.
teen boy with glasses holding a pencil and reading a book with an unsure expression on his face

Supporting Autistic Youth Through Summer Transitions: How Pathways Helps Families Navigate the Break

Summer does not have to be a season families brace for. Pathways Strategic Teaching Center helps autistic youth and their families approach summer with confidence.
preschool aged child with brown curly hair holding a burgundy crayon concentrating on coloring on a pink paper

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.

Finding the Right Fit: How to Choose an ABA Provider for Your Child

For children with autism spectrum disorder, it is important to pick an ABA provider that grows with them.

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. 
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.

The Power of Meaningful Work & How Employment Concepts Is Opening Doors in Rhode Island

A job is more than a paycheck. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, meaningful employment can be a gateway to confidence, community, and a fuller life. At the Trudeau Center, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to work, contribute, and be valued for what they bring to the table.

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.

Helping Children with Autism Thrive in School and at Home Through Routine & Visual Supports

For children with autism spectrum disorder, establishing consistent routines can help them thrive.
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