#IntellectualDisabilities

[goodgriefnd]

PhD Study: Neurodivergence & Grief

Hello, my name is Ally, I am a PhD student researching neurodivergent experiences of grief. I also am autistic and have ADHD too. I will be looking at publicly available posts on neurodivergent experiences of grief as part of a study I am currently running and wanted to let you know of this, as if you have any content you do not want me to look at, just let me know in a comment below, by emailing me, or using an opt out form (linked here and on my blog). If you want any more information, feel free to contact me or to check out the document explaining this study in more detail (linked here and on my blog).

[serotoninsoup]

Unlocking Potential: Understanding Intellectual Developmental Disorders

Hey Tumblrs! 🌟

We've just published a new blog post that dives deep into Intellectual Developmental Disorders (IDD). If you or someone you know is impacted by IDD, or if you're just curious to learn more, this post is for you!

What You'll Learn: 🔍 The causes of Intellectual Developmental Disorders 📋 Common symptoms to watch out for 🧠 How IDD is diagnosed 🤝 Effective strategies to support individuals with IDD

Whether you're a parent, teacher, caregiver, or just someone who wants to spread awareness, this comprehensive guide is packed with valuable insights.

Check out the blog post and share it to help us raise awareness and understanding of IDD. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive world for everyone. 🌏❤️

Feel free to reblog and spread the word! 💬✨

[thxnews]

Advocating for Inclusion: Nicholas Herd Speaks Out at the UN Conference on Disability Rights

  NEW YORK — Nicholas Herd, a passionate advocate for the inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities, is making his mark at the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The conference, held at the UN Headquarters in New York, serves as a platform for international collaboration on disability rights.  

Breaking Barriers: Nicholas Herd's Personal Journey

Herd's personal experiences have fueled his determination to fight against discrimination. Reflecting on his past, he recalls being bullied during his childhood due to his disability. Today, he embraces the opportunity to amplify his voice, drawing strength from his younger self.   "I can shout it on the top of a building or off a mountain, bigger than the UN, so that persons with disabilities are included at the table," Herd proclaimed. "That's how big our voice should be around the world. That's the reason why we're here in the United Nations. We want to be included."   This marks Herd's first attendance at the UN, an occasion that stirred emotions within him. He expressed disbelief at the opportunity to contribute to such a significant global stage.  

An Animated Revolution: "Free Bird" and Authentic Representation

As a creative director, Herd finds inspiration in the world of animated films. Growing up watching Disney, Pixar, and Marvel movies, he always felt that something was missing—the representation of individuals with Down syndrome. However, this changed with the release of "Free Bird," an animated short film in which Herd serves as the creative director. Debuting on World Down Syndrome Day in 2021, "Free Bird" brought immense joy to Herd upon its release on YouTube. The film also achieved recognition by qualifying for the 2022 Oscar Awards. Through this animated masterpiece, viewers are exposed to the authentic representation of a person with Down syndrome, debunking common myths and promoting factual understanding.  

Dispelling Myths: Institutionalized Survivors Take the Stage

Herd also seeks to dispel the myth surrounding the institutionalization of individuals with intellectual disabilities. In collaboration with the theater program Sol Express in Toronto, he participated in a play called "Birds Make Me Think about Freedom," led by institutionalized survivors. Herd took the initiative to interview these survivors for his talk show, "Keeping It Real with Nick," gathering valuable insights to enhance the production. Together with fellow Sol Express members, they transformed the play into a collaborative endeavor, not merely about the survivors but with their active participation. This, to Herd, exemplifies true inclusion. During one of his interviews, Herd encountered a survivor who shared his yearning for freedom. Recollecting his time in the institution, the survivor vividly remembered watching birds outside, symbolizing the freedom he longed for but was denied. Herd's determination to bring about change extends to ensuring that no one, including those who were institutionalized, is left behind. By promoting inclusion and participation, Herd aims to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and grant them the freedom they deserve.  

Empowering Voices: Inclusion and Participation for All

According to Herd, everyone has something unique to contribute to the conversation on disabilities. Their voices deserve to be heard in various arenas, promoting greater inclusivity, awareness, and participation. He firmly believes that individuals with disabilities have the right to host talk shows and pursue meaningful work. Appreciating his own privileges, Herd acknowledges the importance of family and the sense of acceptance it brings. With his niece already in his life and the anticipation of his sister's upcoming baby boy, Herd eagerly awaits the arrival of the newest addition to his family. While progress has been made, Herd recognizes that more work lies ahead. His unwavering dedication to the cause embodies the aspirations of individuals with intellectual disabilities worldwide. With hope for a more inclusive future, he continues to advocate for freedom, inclusion, awareness, and education.  

Hope for the Future: A Family's Anticipation

As the UN Conference on Disability Rights progresses, Nicholas Herd's resounding voice serves as a reminder that the journey toward equality requires continued dedication and unwavering commitment.   Sources: THX News & United Nations. Read the full article

[monriatitans]

DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH QUOTE 9 OF 9 Thursday, July 13, 2023

What would happen, they conjectured, if they simply went on assuming their children would do everything. Perhaps not quickly. Perhaps not by the book. But what if they simply erased those growth and development charts, with their precise, constricting points and curves? What if they kept their expectations but erased the time line? What harm could it do? Why not try? - Kim Edwards, The Memory Keeper's Daughter

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Check out Diversability, founded by Tiffany Yu, for educational resources! The image was made with and, initially, shared via the Quotes Creator App to Instagram; check it out here! Interested in seeing where the quote came from? If so, click here! Watch MonriaTitans on Twitch and YouTube!

[conniebanda]

what is a intellectual special needs disability

a disability that affects the acquisition of knowledge and skills, in particular any of various neurodevelopmental conditions affecting intellectual processes, educational attainment, and the acquisition of skills needed for independent living and social functioning.

"participants are children and adults with intellectual disabilities"

[hlfppt1]

Ability Coffee Shop

Kudos to our special children from #intellectualdisability Home, Kerala, as their #AbilityCoffee wins 2nd position for selling coffee and snacks at an event held by the Social Justice Department, Govt of Kerala. #HLFPPT has been managing #PratheekshaBhavan, Home for the #IntellectuallyDisabled Adults in Kerala, with support from the Social Justice Department, Govt of Kerala.

[supedium]

Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Understanding, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

https://supedium.com/psychology/neurodevelopmental-disorders-understanding-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment/ #ADHD #Autism #behavioraltherapy #EarlyIntervention #intellectualdisabilities #neurodevelopmentaldisorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Understanding, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment https://supedium.com/psychology/neurodevelopmental-disorders-understanding-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment/

[frankgcaruso]

#OregonLife For this Sunday The Oregon Special Olympics.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/76svKm1rUJ8

#SpecialOlympicsWisconsin (SOWI) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in various Olympic-type sports for children and adults with #intellectualdisabilities

Thank you to Torhorst Insurance for your continued support.

If you would like to sponsor a show or contribute to #OCAMedia please contact: paul@ocamedia.com or visit our donation page at: http://www.ocamedia.com/donate #OCAMedia

[surveycircle]

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Participants needed for online survey! Topic: "The Impact of COVID on Services used by Young Individuals with I/DD" https://t.co/Gmy4T3GU5i via @SurveyCircle #DevelopmentalDisabilities #IntellectualDisabilities #caregivers #services #survey #surveycircle https://t.co/ILt592SaDp

— Daily Research @SurveyCircle (@daily_research) Feb 2, 2023

[dmnsqrl]

Posted @withregram • @pacingpixie When we call a disability (not symptom or illness) 'mild' or 'severe', it ranks Disabled people by their proximity to an 'abled' standard. Those that deviate most significantly are labelled 'severely' Disabled. This standard is informed by a Capitalist system that values being 'productive' above all else. But we all know that your productivity is not your worth. So can we break this ableist yard stick already? ID: it says, "Disability is often conceptualised like this:" There is a picture of a scale with "Severely Disabled" on one end and "non-Disabled" on the other". When it really looks more like this:" There is a picture of a network in the shape of a heart where every node is a different colour. "It's a network, a web, a matrix" "and a beautiful one at that" #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #ableismistrash #ableism #capitalismsucks #disabilitypride #thefutureisaccessible #accessislove #disabledandproud #disabilityisdiversity #diversity #diversityandinclusion #cripple #cripplepunk #intellectualdisabilities #inclusionrevolution #diversityisbeautiful #differentnotless #babewithamobilityaid #wheelchairdontcare #diversityispower #disabilitycommunity #grateful #community #disabilityjustice #disabilitysupport #capitalismkills #anticapitalism #ableismexists https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYy1xHDomvbh4yLgArwexMBcUp7ynEE5iWBdk0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[goddessgardener]

Intellectual Disabilities and Women’s Health

Intellectual Disabilities and Women’s Health

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/140527/intellectual-disabilities-and-womens-health-empowerment Host Keerthi launches the program with a description of intellectual disabilities. “According to the American Psychiatric Association, intellectual disabilities affect intellectual and adaptive functioning, which means that individuals with intellectual disabilities generally struggle with…

[shelbyswiftie508]

HELP: my amazing principal gave us the go for making a sensory room! Do you have any tips, tricks, or recommendations for a sensory room? Drop your suggestions below! #specialeducation #specialeducationteacher #iteachsped #texastechers #teacherblogger #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #selfcontained #teacher #elementaryteacher #teacherlife #teachersofig #spedteacher #targetteachers #tlc #specialedventurestlc #iteachspecialeducation #autismteacher #autism #intellectualdisabilities #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryplay #sensorybin #sensoryroom #sensorylearning https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-HPOXh10q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kfn527z6v9yr

[tattoedandfit]

Perfectly imperfect, just like every one of us. Once your eyes are open to the way society treats and talks about disabled individuals, you can’t stop seeing it. Even in “liberal” spaces with these so called social justice warriors.. disabled rights are the last frontier. I see no shortage of accepted ableist speak in liberal spaces. Neurodivergent individuals - Austism or whatever it may be, are still human beings with personal value. They are not a problem to be “dealt with” or an illness to “cure”. Society is the one with the illness. It is an illness that has abused and murdered countless neurodivergent or intellectually disabled individuals. Even just sixty years ago, there were institutions full of abused people because they didn’t fit society’s mold. Instead of wishing to HELP them, people didn’t want to “deal” with them and locked them up. Even the first IQ tests were designed to help weed out those ID individuals so they could lock them out of sight. Living with differences in a society that only praises a certain number of individuals has challenges. Yes, when my son is crying and fussing for a reason I can’t make out right away, it is challenging. But; it’s not just challenging for me - it is HIS challenge! He’s the one who is struggling to communicate his needs. I am not struggling, he is the one who wants to be understood. So, my job is to help him. My job is to find the way to make his life easier and better. Not to make mine easier, but to ease HIS challenges. Every autistic or ID child needs the same thing that any NT child needs - love and guidance. Just because the things he needs are different, doesn’t mean they are less. My heart aches for every precious human being that was treated as less than human because they couldn’t communicate in the way society wanted them to. I am doing my best to see you and hear you in the way you need to talk to me. #disabilitypride #disabilityrights #autism #love #neurodiversity #intellectualdisabilities #bebetter #bethechange #acceptance #embracedifferences #perfect https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOr1pYhidb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qt35u3pfrse2