"Crip Camp" is a groundbreaking documentary that chronicles the transformative experiences of teenagers with disabilities at Camp Jened, a summer camp in New York that became a catalyst for the disability rights movement.
This originally appeared on www.nctsn.org Helps parents and caregivers recognize the signs and symptoms of complex trauma and offers recommendations on how to help children heal. Read More Here
This originally appeared on www.mindbodyo.com Being a caregiver is a noble and rewarding role, but it can also take a toll on one’s mental and emotional well-being. In this blog, we’ll discuss the importance of addressing secondary trauma in caregiving…
by Peter Bailey, this originally appeared on www.caringbridge.com It’s an understatement to say that caregivers have a lot on their plates: assisting with personal care, transportation to doctor’s appointments, food preparation, medication management…the list goes on. Hence the irony: who needs…
by: Chris Quirk This originally appeared on www.emorymedicinemagazine.emory.edu Spring 2024 Stress and trauma in children can be hugely debilitating, with long-term implications for physical as well as psychological health that can stretch into adulthood in unexpected ways. But…
Imagine two 56-year-old women who are the caregivers for their mothers with moderate dementia.
This originally appeared on www.pbs.org The percentage of people diagnosed with autism has more than quadrupled over two decades. Still, explicit training for law enforcement to respond to this population and people with other developmental or intellectual disabilities is…
TACA provides in-depth, comprehensive information and resources to help parents navigate all aspects of the autism journey, including obtaining a diagnosis, developing skills, medical issues, special education/IEPs, diet, preparing for adulthood, and more. Learn More Here