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“Full” inclusion for intellectual disability?
on Mar 10, 2009 in Disability Advocacy Intellectual Disability First, let me say, the Canadian Association of Community Living and its regional agencies, is a wonderful organization. And, for the most part, the programs they offer are only in the best interests and well being of their clientele and the families...
Hartford Special Needs Kids Examiner: Coffin Lowry Syndrome
on Apr 18, 2009 in Uncategorized autistic daughter hartford inheritance intellectual disability Story Summary:…Affected women may be cognitively normal, or they may have intellectual disability ranging from mild to profound….In these cases, the cause of the condition is unknown….A striking characteristic of X-linked inheritanc...
Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities
on May 16, 2009 in Down Syndrome Dentists cerebral palsy Tips Intellectual Disability Autism At times, a visit to the dentist can be a struggle for special needs children. The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...
Autism Taboo: Shhhh! Don't Mention THEM!
on Jun 1, 2009 in mental retardation autism disorders autistic disorder Age Discrimination intellectual disability bigotry exlclusion It is now politically incorrect to refer to anyone as mentally retarded. The polite and proper term to use now is intellectually disabled. Either way there is very little mention of the fact that many persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses...