Disability and Mental Health Just like your disability, mental illness is not a choice. You aren't to blame for it but you are responsible for your care. Mental illnesses are biologically based brain disorders. Left untreated or ignored, they can cause severe disturbances in the processing of feelings, thoughts and your relationships. This results in
Dyslexia and Related Reading Differences 101 School work at every level – from learning how to attend at circle time to Calculus - brings the challenge of new expectations, novel information and the synthesis of ideas and instruction into concrete and abstract action. The learning curve is unique to each learner. Yet, there
AUTISM LINKS FOR NEWBIES AND ESTABLISHED FAMILIES ALIKE Overview on prevalence: Data & Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder | CDC Autism Statistics and Facts | Autism Speaks Autism Data Visualization Tool | CDC Start here and get connected to the University of Miami's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities,
Be our guest at Yedidut…A Night Out and get ready for a fun-filled night, including board games, music, martial arts with Sensei J, and pizza. This program is sponsored in part by the Miami Jewish Disabilities Alliance, a program of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. An intake interview is required for new enrollees with Susie
RespectAbility is a nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with employers, entertainment leaders, governors, policy makers, educators, self-advocates, non-profits, faith-based organizations, philanthropists and the media to fight stigmas and advance opportunities. Led by diverse people with disabilities and allies, RespectAbility knows that people with disabilities and their families have the same hopes and dreams as everyone
EVALUATIONS 101 When seeking a psychological and educational evaluation, it's important to ask questions to better articulate and understand: purpose process outcomes and implications. These questions serve as a starting point for a thorough discussion with a psychologist, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of the evaluation process and its implications.
