{"id":2633,"date":"2023-01-08T22:16:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T22:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/?page_id=2633"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T22:45:19","slug":"developmental-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/99\/developmental-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Developmentally Disabled Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are passionate about coordinating services and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities of any age.<\/h1>\n

\"Developmental<\/p>\n

Developmental disabilities include autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and intellectual cognitive disabilities.<\/p>\n

While are many of our caregivers already have the experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.<\/p>\n

Our agency provides ongoing training to strengthen skills to ensure our clients get the best in-home care.<\/p>\n

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Families can receive respite care as our caregivers attend to the individual needs of their loved ones’ special activities of daily living (ADLs) needs.<\/p>\n

This can be companionship, dressing , incontinence care and eating assistance. As well as, cleaning up after themselves, personal hygiene care, and more.<\/p>\n

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Depending on individual client needs, anticipated consumer outcomes from participation in our care services can generally lead to 80-90% satisfaction with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).<\/p>\n

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Upon remaining in their chosen environment \u2013 their home \u2013 individuals and family members can receive respite care and experience peace of mind in their own homes while remaining safe.<\/p>\n

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Care notes will be documented to track progress of client outcomes and goals achieved.<\/p>\n

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\"Developmental<\/p>\n

Each client has an individualized Care Plan which is developed during the initial assessment with the family.<\/p>\n

It is executed by the caregiver to reach the goals outlined on the Care Plan.<\/p>\n

Special needs care refers to a range of support and services provided to individuals\u2014usually children or adults\u2014who have physical, emotional, developmental, behavioral, or intellectual disabilities.<\/p>\n

The goal is to help them live as independently and comfortably as possible while addressing their specific challenges.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of what it often involves:<\/p>\n

Types of Special Needs<\/h3>\n