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Developmental disabilities

At a developmental disabilities center, the social worker receives a call from a school assessment office. Tests and evaluation have shown that a new kindergartner is moderately retarded as well as hearing impaired. The boy needs special services, and his parents need help understanding the assessment.

The social worker meets with the family to help them explore options. She brings them a list of recommended books that may be helpful. She arranges for additional developmental testing at the center to determine the child's level and help determine what services the boy may need as he matures. She arranges for them to join a support group for parents whose children have developmental disabilities. Once these initial arrangements are made, the social worker provides supportive therapy to the parents to help them deal with their feelings.

People with the developmental disabilities, which can include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, and other conditions, may at some time seek out social services. The goal of the social worker is to assist such people in improving their functioning and social adjustment. Usually this is accomplished through teams that include other professionals.

Social workers help parents of children with disabilities understand their legal rights, learn to be advocates for their children, and help them find special services.

Social workers may work with individuals or group as well as provide counseling for families. The social worker helps find the right services to enable each individual to be as independent as possible.

For the clients of social workers who serve people with disabilities those services can mean the difference between merely surviving and leading a productive and joyful life.

Answer the questions:

1. What have tests and evaluation shown?
2. What does the boy need?
3. What does the social worker do to help the family?
4. What is the goal of the social worker in dealing with people suffering developmental disabilities?
5. What developmental disabilities do you know?
6. What can be done to help retarded children?

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