5 Resources for Parents of Kids with Intellectual Disabilities The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Department of Education and Training also has a great deal of information about your child’s educational rights, as well as resources for personalised learning. Attend our upcoming Town Hall to learn about The Arc’s response to the pandemic, the progress we’ve made, and the threats that remain. Those with intellectual disabilities have a special light within—let it shine. If you don’t look after yourself, you ultimately won’t be able to look after anyone else. 38th annual report to Congress on the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2016. Knowing your rights and getting access to funding is fantastic, but local organisations can offer you some much needed additional support. For example, children with an intellectual disability may: Intellectual disabilities are diagnosed by looking at two main things. Learn as much as you can about intellectual disability. He’s learning to use public transportation, so he’ll be able to get to and from the job. It’s also worth noting that getting financial support or assistance from the NDIS will have no impact on income support schemes such as Carers Allowance or Disability Support Pension. This product is public domain. The Arc of the United States (3). See the list of organizations at the end of this fact sheet. Many children with intellectual disabilities need help with adaptive skills, which are skills needed to live, work, and play in the community. (opens in new window) Gives parents with disabilities an online network for sharing experiences, advice, and conversations, along with access to research, factsheets, and training resources to help address the issues of discrimination and disparities. Many organisations across Australia are trained to work with children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This website was produced under U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs No. Disabled Parenting Project. And you can also take a moment and skim through Supports, Modifications, and Accommodations for Students, at: http://www.parentcenterhub.org/accommodations/. Do the same with the utensils, going one at a time. So, if you’re raising a child with an intellectual disability, remember to allow yourself as much love and support as you are giving your child. Doctors have found many causes of intellectual disabilities. The IEP is similar to an IFSP. Tell her what to do, step by step, until the job is done. Next year he hopes to get a part-time job. Find out more about, and connect with, Parent Groups. It is estimated that seven to eight million people in the United States have an intellectual disability, which means that 1 in 10 families are affected. We’ll tell you how in a moment. As you’ve read in this article, there are many resources and organisations out there that can help ease the load so don’t be afraid to ask for help and to give yourself a break once in a while. It will also give you and your family a chance to meet people in similar situations which can sometimes offer a great deal of practical and emotional support. In that regard, caring for your children is a little bit like wearing an oxygen mask on a plane. The organizations listed below will help you identify techniques and strategies to support the student educationally. Have the student do the steps, one at a time. Find out how you can support your child’s school learning at home. Children with intellectual disabilities (sometimes called cognitive disabilities or, previously, mental retardation) may take longer to learn to speak, walk, and take care of their personal needs such as dressing or eating. 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