Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities And Their Struggles

By Carl Cox


There are many folk who struggle in a number of different ways. Adults with intellectual disabilities may find that this is an ongoing struggle in their lives. Of course, this will depend on the severity to which they are affected. Some people are able to work and have families, and others may need more attention.

Parents and carers have to make sure that they can take care of themselves before moving out into the big wide world. They should be able to cook and clean up. They should be able to live neatly and remember to do the basic chores. It is important to keep on going to a mentor or supportive person to make sure that they are able to check in.

Folks like this can even go on to study and get a good job. This is not unheard of. Of course, it will depend on how badly affected someone is. There are people who are able to have a desk job. There are freelancers who do very well working for home at their computer. There are also people who prepare fast food, for example.

One should encourage this because it will do a lot for the person, mentally and emotionally. You have to know that you have certain goals to reach and that you are doing various things in life. If this is not possible, one should volunteer. It is important to be doing something worthwhile. There are always grants available to support yourself.

One needs to know about basic skills which relate to everyday life outside of the home. The average person will know about going to the bank or the shop and using a credit. However, this is something that one needs to teach a person with a disability. They will have to educated about using mobile phones as well because this is something that is absolutely vital.

A lot of folk don't have much hope for those who are born with intellectual disabilities. However, they can really surprise many folk out there. Of course, some of these disabilities are minimal and can be cured with regular medication or some psychotherapy. However, a lot of teenagers end up going to a community college should they be motivated in that direction.

Socially, it can be difficult to adapt with certain skills, depending on what you are doing and how badly you have been affected. Family members usually know how to talk to someone who has been affected with this type of disability. They need patience. They need to be listened to and they need to be loved like anyone else.

One can always meet up with others at clubs and organizations. A person will find others here who are interested in the same things. This is a great way of making friends which is important at this time of your life. It is good training for when the person starts to get older, because this is the time when people start to isolate and withdraw. You will then then friends to keep you going.




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