Intellectual Disability Support Group
Intellectual Disability is a term for a pattern of persistently slow learning of basic motor and language skills ("milestones") during childhood, and a significantly below-normal global intellectual capacity as an adult. One common criterion for diagnosis of Intellectual Disability is a tested intelligence quotient (IQ) of 70 or below. People with Intellectual Disability...
My son had a horrible time in school after they decided to "mainstream" him. Before that he enjoyed going to restaraunts, movies and shopping, after the mainstreaming which lasted all through middle school/jr.high he became reclusive. Now he is out of school and we are trying to get him out of his room and out in the world. We even got him a new wheelchair because he has trouble keeping up with us so now we can push him. Has anyone else experienced this with their child? He also has cp. I am tired of sitting home all the time with him because he does't want to "go" anywhere and I cannot leave him home alone.
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in our state they have home respite care. they come in and watch your son/daughter for nothing so that you can get away for a little while. if you are not rested it is hard to take care of someone that needs so much care. dont know about your state though. i have never called them as we take my daughter with us when we go anywhere, which isnt to often on a farm. love gram
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
