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The Fatal Five in IDD: How Constipation Impacts Health

Relias

To that end, let’s review how you as direct support professional (DSP) can work to prevent constipation among persons served. In one review , individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) were 250 times as likely as the general population to receive repeating laxative prescriptions.

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Developing a Personalized Social Media Policy for Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Alternatively, you could ask students to review and assess one or two policies that you have already selected. Social Media Policy in Social Work Education: A Review and Recommendations. We encourage incorporating peer and supervisor reviews as part of the process. does the policy view social media as harmful or beneficial?).

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Releasing Trauma from Your Body

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review why vagal tone is important in releasing Explore strategies to help you gain more control over your autonomic nervous Review why vagal tone is important in releasing Explore strategies to help you gain more control over your autonomic nervous

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The Fatal Five in IDD: Aspiration’s Dangers and Key Interventions

Relias

To help, we’ll review what aspiration is, how it manifests in individuals with IDD, and interventions you can use. For example, individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) may have difficulty swallowing or controlling their head and neck due to the impact of CP on their muscle tone.

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Tips for Facilitating Effective Communication Between Caregivers and Individuals with IDD

Relias

In this post, we’ll review the communication barriers that individuals with IDD may encounter and how providers can help. Remain sensitive to the nonverbal cues and person’s tone of voice. Make sure to keep your communication calm and clear. Listen intently Caregivers need to: Allow enough time for the person to respond.

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How to Improve your Sleep

Millennial Social Worker

If you are experiencing difficulty sleeping, it may be beneficial to review your sleep hygiene and work on improvement areas. The color of your room sets a tone, so make sure you pick the right color. I want to encourage you to take the time to review your sleep hygiene habit. Five Tips on How to Improve your Sleep. References.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending July 25, 2023

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Instead, a judge decided there wasn’t enough “remorse” in her tone, so Victoria Lopez was sentenced to seven years in prison – just as she gave birth to twins. “If they are denied, then what progress are we making to even change the culture of how we know that family’s important?” she said. ● She should have gotten probation.