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Autism Quotes: Seeing the World Differently

I ran across two wonderful autism quotes this week, so I thought I would share them. Hope you find them equally as enlightening. Although those with autism might see the world differently, their view can also be beautiful and what they can teach us can be amazing.

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Down Syndrome: Learning the Power within Disabilities

Here’s a story of a man who found a new version of himself when he had a daughter with down syndrome. Although he admits, he originally wanted an abortion when he found out. He now knows his life has changed for the better with his blessed little girl. Something we can all relate too. Judging too quickly or making rash decisions cannot always lead us down the right path. Thankfully they had the little girl, so he could learn a very important lesson. Enjoy!

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Intellectual Disability: Smoothing the Adulthood Transition

Parents face many decisions when their child with an intellectual disability reaches adulthood. The social and ethical decisions that the parents of these children must make is monumental. Even the society in which we live must pay attention to the care that these individuals receive throughout their life. Before a child with an intellectual disability can become a successful adult, those around them need to stop, step back, and make honest decisions about the future. Of course hoping for the best for an individual with an intellectual disability and continuing to push all individuals farther is ideal, but there also needs to be a realistic perspective of the situation.

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Here are some things to consider in helping their child with an intellectual disability find success in adulthood:

1) Is the child is ready?

2) Do they have the skills to take on the responsibility of adulthood?

3) Where will they live? How much support will they need in this environment?

4) Will they work? If so, where?

5) How will they receive the support necessary to live a fulfilling and safe adulthood?

These questions may lead the parent to feeling overly protective and/or all alone. As a teacher and friend, it is important to provide support for families as they go through this transition. If you are a professional, it is also important to give a realistic evaluation of the child and direct the family to the appropriate services. Throughout the transition for childhood to adulthood, it is important to work as a team to find the best solutions and strategies to support the individual with the intellectual disability to find success in adulthood.

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Overcoming Multiple Disabilities: Making the Impossible Possible

When presented with multiple disabilities, it can seem a rough road to living a full and fulfilling life. We have many to thank who have forged the road in front of us for making a difference in how to better service everyone. As individual’s with multiple disabilities or as the loved ones of those with multiple disabilities, we know the importance of good therapy and reaching goals. Helen Keller was an individual who forged through the unknown and what seemed like the impossible. As a person who was deaf and blind, she graduated college, world traveler, outspoken, and an author. Her story and courage are examples of therapy that helped an individual with multiple disabilities to blossom into more than many individual’s even thought possible.

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