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samedi 9 janvier 2016

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities And Their Challenges

By Carl Cox


It is not easy coping with certain challenges in your life. Adults with intellectual disabilities will know all about this because it is something that they have been struggling with since childhood. However, that is not to say that there are still adjustments to be made into their adult lives. Fortunately, there are folk to help with this.

Of course, one needs to make sure that these adults are given the opportunity to make their own choices and given some independence. In the past many people were just sent to a home where they were taken care of someone. This meant that they always had to rely on someone else which really took away their independence.

Many people may discover that they have hidden talents and gifts. They need to find out more about this because it will also help them in life. This can relate to music and the arts. The creative processes can be incredibly therapeutic and it is definitely something that one should peruse. In fact, it is good for everyone to take advantage of this.

One should encourage this because it will do a lot for the person, mentally and emotionally. You have to know that you have certain goals to reach and that you are doing various things in life. If this is not possible, one should volunteer. It is important to be doing something worthwhile. There are always grants available to support yourself.

They will most probably need to see a psychologist from time to time because it can be damaging at certain times of their lives. Children like this will often get bullied and picked on. This will leave scars. They need to continue with therapy to make sure that they stay motivated and encouraged. A therapist will be able to deal with them on a practical level as well.

There are a number of different jobs that people can do as well as fields of study which they can go into. It is important to talk to a career counselor who is specialized in this area. They may also have contacts in the field to help them get a start in life. Of course, it is not always easy to simply fall into a job because of the situation, but there are many people like this who are working.

There are many people with intellectual disabilities taking part in the Olympics. This is something that can be developed into a big hobby. There are also more competitive sports and hobbies around which can also improve cognitive skills. A lot of people do swimming or play team sports like baseball. This is great because it is a nice way of getting to know others.

Of course, it can be difficult for someone to cope outside of the home when they decide to move out and this is what they have to work towards. There are practical issues that one must work on which comes naturally for the average person. However to remember to brush your teeth and take a shower is not always easy for someone who has a disability like this. They should be guided about the basics in life so that they will be more confident.




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