The Importance of Personalized Support and Care for Autistic Adults

• By: Laurlen Coker The Summit Center
• October 4th, 2024
• adults, advocacy, autism support, developmental disabilities, direct support professionals, Fall 2024 Issue, sensory processing
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People with autism have the potential for growth at every stage of life. When providing care for autistic adults, know that every moment and interaction can make a difference in their well-being and independence if you understand how they learn. Many of the people who receive support at The Summit...

Embracing Neurodiversity: A Social Revolution of Autism and New Perspectives

• By: Nicholas Primavera, MS, MBA WJCS Shelanu and Supper Club
• October 4th, 2024
• community, developmental disabilities, Fall 2024 Issue, inclusion, inclusive education, intellectual disabilities, meaningful employment, neurodiversity, self-advocacy
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Over the past 25 years, I have noticed a movement that has been gaining momentum, aiming to reshape societal views and acceptance of autism and the broader community of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). If I could name this movement, I would call it Embracing...

Where Is the Reform Movement in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in New York State?

• By: Arthur Y. Webb NY Integrated Network for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NYIN)
• November 24th, 2020
• developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, managed care, New York State, policy, reform
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All human services are facing twindemics of the Coronavirus and its economic consequences. The losses of staff and people in need of services are tragic. Here is the dilemma: Does even talking about reform in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) make sense in the face...