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1 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Presenter: Lynette Loges ADRC Project Coordinator and HowardCenter Developmental Services Senior Manager lynettel@howardcenter.org
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2 Just a Little Background - 1 DEFINING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Chronic, severe disability attributable to a mental or physical impairment (or combination) likely to continue indefinitely, and result in substantial functional limitations…
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3 Just a Little Background - 2 Mental Retardation –Significantly sub-average general intellectual functioning, defined as an IQ of 74 or lower (federal definition), manifested during the developmental period conception through age 18. –Deficits in adaptive behavior. Note: “Mental Retardation” is a DSM IV Diagnostic Category
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4 Just a Little Background - 3 Adaptive Behavior –The effectiveness or degree with which individuals meet the standards of personal independence, self-care, and social responsibility expected for their age and cultural group.
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5 Just a Little Background - 5 Levels of Mental Retardation –Mild: IQ 50-55 to approximately 70 –Moderate: IQ 35-40 to 50-55 –Severe: IQ 20-25 to 35-40 –profound: IQ below 20-25 What’s wrong with this…? –Gardner’s “Multiple Intelligences” The whole person
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6 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY : some overlapping conditions Cerebral Palsy Epilepsy Autism Not everyone with CP, Epilepsy and Autism have DD, but percentages are higher Mental retardation (Learning disabilities )
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7 Where have we been 1. Christmas in Purgatory 2. A brief reflection on Developmental Disability history
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8 Federal and State Developmental Disability Programs Administration on Developmental Disabilities Health & Human Services (HHS) Medicaid Waiver ProgramsOffice on Disability
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9 FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES DD PRINCIPLES: –Self-determination –Community integration –“Dignity of risk”
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10 Self-Advocacy Movement Self-Advocates are growing in numbers Promote Real Choices A skill- tools are learned and shared Increased awareness of possibilities, resources, strengths Helps people find their own voice Important for prevention of abuse
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11 Integrated View of the Person Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Need to combine all aspects of each of our lives into a whole Harmful to separate out one piece for intervention, service, treatment, or even support Importance of seeing the whole person in all areas of human services
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12 DD CHALLENGES - 1 Attention span Linear thinking Speech difficulties Lack of social amenities Impulsivity at times Repetitive behaviors Unevenness of skills Distractibility
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13 DD CHALLENGES - 2 Memory issues Confusion & fear Pattern-bound Limited insight on some matters Self-abusive behaviors (small % of population) Others?
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14 DD STRENGTHS Honesty Humor Multiple intelligences Compassion Love Insight Concrete view of the world Others?
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15 NEEDS NEEDS: –Relationship –Intimacy –Health & Safety –Life meaning –Vocation –Leisure activities –Other?
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16 HELPFUL HINTS FROM SELF-ADVOCATES COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY and needs to include: a good awareness of the person’s communication style ample time to respond to a question or remark an awareness of preparation time and effort
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17 Helpful Hints from Self Advocates-2 putting the person first, not the disability –person with a developmental disability –person with a cognitive disability not assuming anything interacting respectfully and adapting communication, style or materials to an individual’s needs
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18 Adapting Communication active listening face to face for those who need it follow-up information in written or alternative formats Ask people what works best for them Learn how to use Telecommunications Relay Service or TTY
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19 Adapting Materials Large print (14 pint or larger in Verdana or another Sans-Serif font) and contrasting background font and font color for some Visuals If you use graphics, have text explanation for those who cannot see an image Write general materials at fourth-grade level
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20 Other Helpful Hints –Keep surroundings quiet & free from distractions –Make eye contact before you speak and use the person’s name often –Use simple language –Clearly identify yourself & explain why you are there –Give one direction or ask one question at a time
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21 HELPFUL HINTS - 2 Have person repeat directions/instructions in their own words Ask open-ended rather than yes/no questions Be patient for response - pause Avoid abstract question Observe non-verbal behavior
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22 Opportunities for Partnerships open discussions about how to break down stigma provision of accommodations sharing resources accessibility Promotion of independence and choice making Supporting the ADRC initiative
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