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Preparing for Aging and Transitions for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Understanding the changing needs of adults with disabilities as they age is important. A recent report predicted that the number of adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities over the age of 60 will nearly double by 2030, from 641,860 to 1.2 million. At Chapel Haven...
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Supporting Neurodivergent Children in the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
Families of neurodivergent children, such as those with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and learning differences, often find themselves having to fiercely advocate for every service they need across medical, behavioral health and...
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Filling the Gaps in Healthcare: The Vital Role of Information Sharing for Individuals with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Wading through the complex landscape of healthcare for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their caregivers can be frustrating, often hindered by a variety of barriers unique to this population. While systematic and overwhelming, these challenges are...
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Autistic Health: Embracing a Holistic Approach
Human beings may seem similar because we all go through common developmental stages. However, in reality, human beings are remarkably diverse. Shaped by genetics and life experiences, we develop a wide range of personalities, temperaments, skills, capabilities, preferences, perspectives, and ways...
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Partnership Solutions Acquires Medicare Accountable Care Organization Serving New Yorkers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
NEW YORK – Partnership Solutions, which supports and facilitates comprehensive health care and habilitative services for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), announced today that it has acquired the Alliance for Integrated Care of New York (AICNY), which works to...
