Posts Tagged: Developmental Disabilities

Psychology Update — Working with adults with developmental disabilities

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TITLE Working with adults with developmental disabilities   DESCRIPTION This is a very important article from the American Psychological Association regarding the need for psychologists to be trained to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.  “There is a yawning gap between the need for and the availability of mental health services for adults with intellectual… Read more »

Psychology Update — Nature as a Salve for Children With Autism

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TITLE Nature as a Salve for Children With Autism   DESCRIPTION There are many schools and centers that treat autistic children with standard classroom and therapeutic protocols.  However, there is a growing body of literature that has empirically researched new ways of working with autistic children and young adults:  NATURE!   Erin Laraway, at the… Read more »