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Let’s Be Clear Have you ever had someone tell you an inside joke that you didn’t understand? Have you felt like an outsider because other people were laughing and all you could do was laugh along or look confused? It feels frustrating to not understand something that other people seem to understand. Humor is built […]
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El trastorno del espectro autista y la comunidad hispana-latinx (Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Hispanic/Latinx Community)
Resumen en Lenguaje Sencillo: El Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) y la Comunidad Hispana / Latinx La tasa o promedio de personas identificadas con el trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) en los Estados Unidos ha aumentado significativamente. Pero el TEA continúa siendo infra-diagnosticado (en menor número) y diagnosticado más tarde en la comunidad hispana / […]
We All Need Support
We All Need Support Have you ever considered joining a support group? It can be a place to make connections with people who have similar experiences to yours. As you hear about others’ journeys and what worked and did not work for them, you can get ideas for what might work for you. Many of […]
Connections Matter
Connections Matter Every human being goes through times when they feel isolated from others, if not physically, then socially or emotionally. There is a basic human need to connect, to feel part of something, to feel like we belong somewhere, to not feel like we are missing out. For those with mental health issues or […]
Motivational Interviewing for People with Developmental Disabilities
Motivational Interviewing for People with Developmental Disabilities Fact Sheet
Get in the Driver’s Seat
Get in the Driver’s Seat I have never liked goal setting. I think it’s because I hate not measuring up. It feels more comfortable to not make goals than to be disappointed in myself for not following through on them. It is a dangerous cycle because I end up achieving nothing. So why when I […]
Take A Chance
Take a Chance There is a well-known board game called Risk, in which players attempt to conquer the world by occupying all 42 territories on the board. Each player has the same number of total armies, but they need to distribute them wisely. The strategy of the game involves choosing which armies to put where, […]
Project Resilience: How Recording Kindness Can Help Build Community Resilience
Project Resilience: How Recording Kindness Can Help Build Community Resilience Project Resilience is a storytelling project from Utah Public Radio that seeks to encourage and talk about how people can build their own resiliency. Rachel Hunt Steenblick speaks about her personal experiences and how they challenged her to be resilient in a creative way. It […]
Self-Determination & Dignity of Risk
Self-Determination & Dignity of Risk Fact Sheet
Decide to Make Decisions
Decide to Make Decisions In the United States, another Independence Day has recently passed. Independence can be a difficult thing for those with disabilities. My own disabilities are mainly physical; therefore, I need help with many activities of daily living. In this respect, I will never be entirely independent. But, it is important for me […]
