Resources for Parents with Children with Intellectual Disabilities
What is an Intellectual Disability? Find all the
information here on what the definition of an ID is. Information is clearly
displayed and explains understanding an IQ test. At the bottom of the web page,
information is posted about purchasing a book in reference.
What’s wonderful about this website is that the
information can be heard in English and Spanish. This story talks about a 15
year old boy named Matthew and how he received the services he needed when he
was in elementary school.
Special Olympics will transform lives through
sports. “We are the world’s largest sports organization for people with
intellectual disabilities: with more than 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries
-- and millions more volunteers and supporters. We are also a global social
movement.” Join the Special Olympics with your kiddo!
What are the unique challenges faced by parents and
carers of children with an intellectual disability? This information can be
found in this link. Having strategies to help your child, can help with
behavior management and the research gives information on common disabilities.
Learn how to get your child involved in reading together!
Read the tips and tricks to finding their “just right” book and how teaching
everyday things to child will help them in their future. Also listed are
suggested books and where to buy these books for your child.
What is the outlook for children with intellectual
disabilities? Many parents face a reality that they are afraid of. They worry
about what the future holds for their child who may have an intellectual
disability. Learn about how children’s general intelligence is below average
and ways to help them adapt to their environment.
“E-Buddies promotes social inclusion online for people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.” People with and without ID come
together online to form friendships. This safe environment and community celebrate
the diversity of characters and abilities of people with intellectual
disabilities. Anyone can be in e-Buddies! Learn more here!!
What are ways to help children with intellectual disabilities
stop bullying. The most important thing is creating a safe environment. Children
with a disability are at high risk to be bullied and parents may need to
educated their children on what bullying looks like.
It is very important to educate your child when it comes to
sex education. People who are intellectually disabled are given a lack of
opportunities to learn about sex. "People get uncomfortable seeing people
with disabilities expressing sexuality, because the perception is that these
are not perfect people." Learn more about teaching your child about sex
ed.
There are several links to read and help understand how to
prevent abuse in children with intellectual disabilities. “Looking specifically
at individuals with developmental disabilities, they are 4 to 10 more times
more likely to be victims of crime than others without disabilities.” Stand
together and learn how to prevent abuse in children with a disability.
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