Hygiene
People with intellectual disabilities are often unaware of their personal hygiene. Teaching hygiene when they’re young may be helpful.
19 Juni 202013min
Black Lives Matter and 22q11.2
Just some thoughts.
19 Juni 202020min
Conversations about world events with a 22q11.2 individual.
All the events happening in the world right now are really confusing for anyone, but imagine how confusing it is for an individual with intellectual disabilities. Our conversations matter. These issues can bring fear and anxiety. It's our jobs as caretakers to explain world events simply and very carefully. Our conversations with others need to be monitored because even though your child may not be the one you're talking to, they may be listening, and are trying to make sense of everything they are seeing on TV and hearing all around them.
13 Juni 202019min
Season 1 finale - The Cliffhanger! 😁
It seems fitting to end this season now - when the world awaits the current coronavirus Cliffhanger. May God bless you in your journey, and know that I truly believe that God sends extra angels to protect families with special needs children.
3 Apr 202014min
Train of Thought
The thinking process can be interesting, and sometimes genuinely doesn't seem to make any sense. You can respond in different ways. That's YOUR choice, and, trust me when I say that can I say that empathetically. Either you can get frustrated, or annoyed or you can find humor in it, OR if you're really feeling patient you can try to follow the train/trail of where the thought began and how it led to the verbal communication. Good luck!
20 Mars 202013min
Always Thinking For Two
Thinking for two can be EXHAUSTING! I personally believe that it means we're not only amazing, we're also freaking brilliant! Here's why!
17 Mars 202022min
Caretaker Guilt
A person with 22q11.2 will (most likely) not have the same level of productivity that you have or that you'd like. You may not be okay with that, but they will, and sometimes it causes guilt.
12 Mars 202018min
Interview with Brooke, Sarah's sister.
Brooke is 23 years old, has her nursing degree and has a 6 month old baby. The interview got cut short, (my phone rang) but I was pretty much done. I hope something is beneficial to someone.
26 Feb 202024min
