Communication is a key tool for a healthcare professional. No parent or guardian wants to hear how there is something negative going on with their child, whether that’s behavioral, intellectual, or health-wise. However, as a mental health professional, it is your duty to ensure families have...
Choosing a career path in Youth Behavioral Health is a rewarding choice. With that said, some career opportunities in this field require more schooling and certification than others. Here are four job opportunities for those interested in working closely with children and adolescents in the...
Many adults with Intellectual Disabilities struggle with learning new social skills. While there are many schools of thought on teaching them social skills, it’s evident that modeling empathy and kindness as a caregiver or friend can help special needs adults build new skills best. Practice Makes...
While some individuals in a community may never get the sniffles, the community itself is only as healthy as its least privileged person. To create healthy, thriving societies, members must lift one another up and care for each other in ways that matter. In a...
Adults with special needs are fully capable of living full lives with friends, hobbies, and careers. While there are still many people who do not understand this, more and more companies have found that employing adults with special needs can benefit their company while providing...
Working with children who need behavioral health services can be as rewarding as it is challenging. In any setting, this career allows you to help people who genuinely need your care and expertise. However, these rewards and more are magnified when you work in an...
Contrary to popular belief, adults with intellectual disabilities can live happy, productive, and fulfilling lives. Residential providers can give such adults the independence and dignity that all people deserve, while also providing the medical and behavioral support they need. If you choose to work in this...
Human services professionals can work in a variety of environments, including group homes, hospitals, and inside the homes of patients. While each setting allows you to fulfill your passion for working with children and families, there are many reasons to consider becoming an in-home human...
Although about 22 percent of American adults live with a disability of some sort, many misconceptions still remain about adults with intellectual disabilities. Many people continue to believe these myths and unknowingly hurt their differently ambled peers. If you’re ready to treat adults with intellectual...
The people who work with special-needs children should be as unique and inspiring as the children themselves. Not only do these kids have specific needs that typical children don’t face, but they also tend to have bright personalities. As such, they require and deserve teachers,...