Intellectual Disability
Intellectual disability is defined by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for day-to-day living. A child diagnosed with an intellectual disability can learn new skills, but they typically learn them more slowly. There are varying degrees of intellectual disability, from mild to profound. While there are many interventions for those with an intellectual disability, mostly focused on educations and life skills, mental health is sometimes overlooked. Research shows individuals who have an intellectual disability have a higher risk of mental health concerns, including depression and suicidal ideation. If you, a child in your care, or a family member has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability and is experiencing mental health issues, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s experts today.
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There is so often a lack of resources for individuals who have intellectual disabilities are seeking an informed therapist who understand their unique needs. I have over 14 years of experience working with individuals who have disabilities. In therapy, interventions are adapted to the individual needs of the person and their support systems.
— Amber Priestley, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Woodbury, MNThe majority of my internship hours were completed by providing Applied Behavioral Analyses (ABA), through Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) to families and caregivers of those with special needs. I trained family members and caregivers on how to best provide support to shape challenging behaviors of their loved one with special needs. I worked with children and adults on the Autism spectrum, as well as a variety of other intellectual disabilities.
— Monique Mouchamel, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Northridge,
I was a part of a team at Riverside Community care, where I provided individual therapy for adult clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
— Katherine Stahl, Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounselorI've spent the last seven years specializing in working with, understandings, and enacting policy with this populaitons. I've also trained thousands on how to best work with this populaiton. All while still seeing people individually.
— Kayena Pierre-Louis, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I have worked with adults with developmental/intellectual/cognitive disabilities as a job coach within a strengths-based, community integration framework.
— Megan Black, Occupational Therapist