Independent Living Support Serving Developmentally Disabled Individuals
Those living with developmental disabilities, too have full rights to participate in the community or society. Yes, Developmentally disabled individuals also wish to be able to live independently. They only need some assistance and support so they can learn and get acquainted with the same. There are organizations that provide full support services that help both persons with disability and their family members stay independent, confident, and economically active, and socially included. Let us discuss how this type of support service is beneficial. Individual Assessments Expert behavior analysts conduct the assessments and use the same to gather information about non-verbal individuals exhibiting negative behaviors. They prepare the reports that help therapists provide support to developmentally disabled individuals to improve or develop socially significant behaviors, such as speech, reading, food preparation, self-care, domestic skills, focus, and peer interaction. Early Functional