Agency Help Improves Dating Skills Of Disabled Young People
October 13, 2009 by How To Treat ADHD
Filed under Learning Disabilities
More and more agencies working with disabled people are realising the importance of romantic relationships in the lives of youngsters with impairments and are devising programmes especially for teenagers and young adults aimed at improving their social skills.
The Problem
As the disabled youngster steps into the teenage age years and later into adulthood, many start experiencing sexual feelings and showing an interest in the opposite sex. And like others of their age, they often do not know how to handle these feelings or express them in an appropriate manner. The dilemma is acute for those living with a disability due to the added dimension given by the impairment itself.
The impairment quite often affects social skills. Thus a person may talk very loudly because he cannot hear very well or another may have a habit of standing very close to the person he is interacting with. These inappropriate social skills usually makes it very difficult for the young person to make friends, let alone date.
The situation is also difficult for the parents of the disabled young person. Many parents tend to be very protective about their children and worried about how they will handle a possible rejection when they approach some one they are interested in. Their anxiety makes them hover around their children who in turn become more dependant than they need to be.
The Solution
The programs developed by the agencies for challenged people are designed and implemented by trained professionals like social workers, counsellors, educators or psychologists. The content and methodology varies from agency to agency, depending on the group they are working with. Usually youngsters with similar disabilities are brought together. There are separate groups for the visually impaired, the autistic, those with learning disabilities and so forth. In all the groups, disabled youngsters are encouraged to mix freely with their peers without feeling self conscious by participating in a common activity. Techniques used include behaviour modification, instruction and discussion, modelling and role playing.
Most programs are activity-based. There could be cooking or grooming sessions, dance parties, games, discussion groups - the list is endless! Through the activity the young person learns to practice his social skills under the guidance of the facilitator.
Programs may also teach the participants about grooming and body language as well as appropriate social behaviour. Some teach conversation skills and interaction in different situations and some offer sex education. Participants are encouraged to talk about the qualities they look for in a potential partner and explore their feelings and fears about dating. They learn to say no and to get out of difficult situations.
The agency also helps the parents to handle relationship and dating issues of the disabled young people. Parents are helped to overcome their anxiety and encouraged to step back so that their children can form independent relationships.
The popularity of the programs stands testimony to the fact that they are achieving what they set out to do. The agency has eased dating fears and is helping disabled young people to form better relationships with an increased sense of well being and pride.
Thanks to Peter Finch for contributing this article to our ADHD blog:
The Problem
As the disabled youngster steps into the teenage age years and later into adulthood, many start experiencing sexual feelings and showing an interest in the opposite sex. And like others of their age, they often do not know how to handle these feelings or express them in an appropriate manner. The dilemma is acute for those living with a disability due to the added dimension given by the impairment itself.
The impairment quite often affects social skills. Thus a person may talk very loudly because he cannot hear very well or another may have a habit of standing very close to the person he is interacting with. These inappropriate social skills usually makes it very difficult for the young person to make friends, let alone date.
The situation is also difficult for the parents of the disabled young person. Many parents tend to be very protective about their children and worried about how they will handle a possible rejection when they approach some one they are interested in. Their anxiety makes them hover around their children who in turn become more dependant than they need to be.
The Solution
The programs developed by the agencies for challenged people are designed and implemented by trained professionals like social workers, counsellors, educators or psychologists. The content and methodology varies from agency to agency, depending on the group they are working with. Usually youngsters with similar disabilities are brought together. There are separate groups for the visually impaired, the autistic, those with learning disabilities and so forth. In all the groups, disabled youngsters are encouraged to mix freely with their peers without feeling self conscious by participating in a common activity. Techniques used include behaviour modification, instruction and discussion, modelling and role playing.
Most programs are activity-based. There could be cooking or grooming sessions, dance parties, games, discussion groups - the list is endless! Through the activity the young person learns to practice his social skills under the guidance of the facilitator.
Programs may also teach the participants about grooming and body language as well as appropriate social behaviour. Some teach conversation skills and interaction in different situations and some offer sex education. Participants are encouraged to talk about the qualities they look for in a potential partner and explore their feelings and fears about dating. They learn to say no and to get out of difficult situations.
The agency also helps the parents to handle relationship and dating issues of the disabled young people. Parents are helped to overcome their anxiety and encouraged to step back so that their children can form independent relationships.
The popularity of the programs stands testimony to the fact that they are achieving what they set out to do. The agency has eased dating fears and is helping disabled young people to form better relationships with an increased sense of well being and pride.
Thanks to Peter Finch for contributing this article to our ADHD blog:
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Adhd Disorder in Children - Suggestions for Wised Up Parents
April 18, 2009 by How To Treat ADHD
Filed under About ADHD
ADHD disorder in children is getting more and more media attention and a lot of it is not at all good news which must be very upsetting for the drug industry. Let me give you the latest example which is contained in the January 2009 edition of the FDA Newsletter. The psychostimulant drugs have recently been associated with frightening hallucinations in children but the drug Strattera is now regarded with suspicion as it can cause liver damage. In fact , as most of the patients on Strattera are children with ADHD, this is quite worrying.
But let us turn to brighter and more cheerful news about ADHD disorder in children. Gregory Fabiano is one of a group of scientists who received White House honours for his work in developing a driving simulator which has been a great help for ADHD teenagers in improving their driving skills. He has also done research which has studied ADHD in children and has found ways of helping them to communicate better with their peers, siblings and teachers.
Did you know that ADHD disorder in children comes under the umbrella of the disabilities act ? That means that there are federal funds available for study guides and other educational facilities. Your child’s teacher should be able to provide you with more information.
Keeping hyperactive children active during the day and in activities after school has been found to be a great way of letting them get rid of this hyperactivity and restlessness. You can choose from a wide range of activities. Some children do not like the competitive element in sports activities - I know I hated them as a youngster and wished I had had a happier childhood. You have to select an activity which the child really enjoys and remember that this is great for stimulating the brain as well- concentration is a part of a lot of activities. I am not including computer games/TV/Videos in this category as they are more damaging than beneficial. There are far too many cases of obese children and we do not need a nation of couch potatoes. Gym, trekking, cycling, athletics, martial arts and swimming are great for non-competitive sports. The important thing is that parents, while not having to be actually present during all the activities , nevertheless are keeping a check on their kids’ progress and will be in touch on a regular basis with the coaches or instructors involved.
That leaves you with the choice for medication for ADHD disorder in children. It will now be obvious that psychostimulant ADHD drugs are just too risky to contemplate and seem to cause as many problems as they allegedly solve! Wouldn’t it be great if there was some ADHD natural remedy which would free you of all the worry about side effects ? Well , there is an effective treatment for ADHD disorder in children and your doctor will not be the one to tell you! You can find out what natural ingredients are used and how the processing is done by clicking on the link below.
Thanks to Robert William Locke for contributing this article to our ADHD blog:
But let us turn to brighter and more cheerful news about ADHD disorder in children. Gregory Fabiano is one of a group of scientists who received White House honours for his work in developing a driving simulator which has been a great help for ADHD teenagers in improving their driving skills. He has also done research which has studied ADHD in children and has found ways of helping them to communicate better with their peers, siblings and teachers.
Did you know that ADHD disorder in children comes under the umbrella of the disabilities act ? That means that there are federal funds available for study guides and other educational facilities. Your child’s teacher should be able to provide you with more information.
Keeping hyperactive children active during the day and in activities after school has been found to be a great way of letting them get rid of this hyperactivity and restlessness. You can choose from a wide range of activities. Some children do not like the competitive element in sports activities - I know I hated them as a youngster and wished I had had a happier childhood. You have to select an activity which the child really enjoys and remember that this is great for stimulating the brain as well- concentration is a part of a lot of activities. I am not including computer games/TV/Videos in this category as they are more damaging than beneficial. There are far too many cases of obese children and we do not need a nation of couch potatoes. Gym, trekking, cycling, athletics, martial arts and swimming are great for non-competitive sports. The important thing is that parents, while not having to be actually present during all the activities , nevertheless are keeping a check on their kids’ progress and will be in touch on a regular basis with the coaches or instructors involved.
That leaves you with the choice for medication for ADHD disorder in children. It will now be obvious that psychostimulant ADHD drugs are just too risky to contemplate and seem to cause as many problems as they allegedly solve! Wouldn’t it be great if there was some ADHD natural remedy which would free you of all the worry about side effects ? Well , there is an effective treatment for ADHD disorder in children and your doctor will not be the one to tell you! You can find out what natural ingredients are used and how the processing is done by clicking on the link below.
Thanks to Robert William Locke for contributing this article to our ADHD blog:
