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Kelshaw Group Home believes that everyone has the potential to learn and develop into productive members of society. Some individuals just need a little more attention, care, love, help and motivation in order to achieve this goal in life. This is where the necessary assistance, nursing care, qualified teachers, love and personal attention of the staff of Kelshaw Group Home come in.
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Autism
Autism
A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact.
Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system.
Symptoms range from impaired social interaction and communication to repetitive behaviors to restricted interests and activities.
Early recognition, as well as behavioral, educational.
Prader Willi Syndrome
Prader Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi (PRAH-dur VIL-e) syndrome is a rare disorder present at birth that results in a number of physical, mental and behavioral problems. A key feature of Prader-Willi syndrome is a constant sense of hunger that usually begins at about 2 years of age.
People with Prader-Willi syndrome want to eat constantly because they never feel full (hyperphagia).
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida
A birth defect in which a developing baby's spinal cord fails to develop properly.
It occurs when a developing baby's Cord fails to develop or close propely while in the womb.
Symptoms can somtimes be seen on the skin above the spinal defect.They include an abnormal tuft of hair, a birthmark, or protruding spinal cord tissue.
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome
A genetic chromosome 21 disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays.
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
The disorder causes a distinct facial appearance, intellectual disability, developmental delays, and may be associated with thyroid or heart disease. -
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy
A congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture.
Cerebral palsy is due to abnormal brain development, often before birth.
Symptoms include exaggerated reflexes, floppy or rigid limbs, and involuntary motions. These appear by early childhood.
Long-term treatment includes physical and other therapies, drugs, and sometimes surgery.
Intellectual Disabilities
Intellectual disability
Below average intelligence and set of life skills present before age 18.
Intellectual function can be measured with an IQ test to detect below-average intelligence.
The main symptom is difficulty thinking and understanding. Life skills that can be impacted include certain conceptual, social, and practical skills.
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Dealing with Disabilities
Generally, those who accept and make adjustments for their new reality will have an easier time coping. If you've developed a disability, acknowledge your limitations but concentrate on what you can do and what you can adapt to do. Set realistic goals, and approach life as a challenge, not an effort.
Autism
A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system.
Symptoms range from impaired social interaction and communication to repetitive behaviors to restricted interests and activities.
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Ordinary folks, living average lives. One thing that sets them apart, but should not – Down syndrome.
Talk To Me
It’s no secret a lot of people in the world aren’t comfortable around people with disabilities, despite the fact that 1 in 5 people have some kind of disability (or a “limiting permanent physical condition” for those who can’t refer to themselves as disabled yet). It can take time getting comfortable with the idea of being disabled, and it can take even longer for people to get comfortable around us.
Tips for Communicating
If possible, put yourself at the wheelchair user's eye level.
Do not lean on a wheelchair or any other assistive device.
If you do not understand something the individual says, do not pretend that you do. Ask the individual to repeat what he or she said and then repeat it back.
If you are in a public area with many distractions, consider moving to a quiet or private location.
Speak to the individual when you approach him or her.
State clearly who you are; speak in a normal tone of voice.
Gain the person's attention before starting a conversation (i.e., tap the person gently on the shoulder or arm).
Generally, those who accept and make adjustments for their new reality will have an easier time coping.