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The purpose of Crisis Intervention
Treating a person in a crisis involves implementing short-term goals to resolve the situation quickly. Both the person and the family...

Jeff Sealy
Oct 29, 20192 min read
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Encore!: The Benefits of Music Therapy
Music therapy is a process that helps developmentally disabled people improve their mental and physical abilities as well as their...

Jeff Sealy
Oct 15, 20192 min read
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How cultural sensitivity and labeling affect people with disabilities?
Cultural sensitivity is defined as knowing the differences between cultures while being sensitive to the fact that words and actions can...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 24, 20194 min read
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The value of positive behavior support
Positive behavior support focuses on research-based strategies used to improve the quality of life of people with challenging issues...

Jeff Sealy
Sep 16, 20193 min read
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Why people with disabilities need more state and local funding?
Developmental disability is a term used to describe life-long disabilities attributable to mental and physical impairments manifested...

Jeff Sealy
Jul 1, 20193 min read
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How to manage challenging behaviors within the domestic environment?
Behavior management is a great tool to help family members manage challenging or problematic behaviors. While it is essential to...

Jeff Sealy
Jul 1, 20192 min read
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Culture Centered Planning
Strategizing, implementing, and supporting people with disabilities can be difficult for any family or staff. Moreover, navigating...

Jeff Sealy
Jun 4, 20192 min read
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