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Mental Health Disorders

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Covers a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. Social workers offer psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and connect individuals with community resources and support groups.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. Social workers often use personalized approaches including behavioral therapies and support for inclusive education.

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Visual Impairment

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Includes blindness and low vision, affecting ability to perform daily activities. Social work approach includes promoting accessibility, providing information on assistive technology, and advocating for adaptive educational methods.

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Physical Disabilities

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Limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina. Social workers advocate for accessible environments, provide referrals to physical therapy, and help obtain adaptive equipment.

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Speech and Language Disorders

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Challenges with speech production, fluency, voice, or language skills. Social workers might connect individuals to speech therapy and support families in developing alternative communication strategies.

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Learning Disabilities

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Difficulties in acquiring knowledge and skills to the level expected. Social workers employ strategies like individualized education plans (IEPs) and collaborate with teachers and families to tailor learning approaches.

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Hearing Impairment

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Involves partial or total inability to hear. Social workers can facilitate communication through sign language interpretation services and suggest assistive technologies like hearing aids or cochlear implants.

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Intellectual Disabilities

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Characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Social workers support development of life skills, promote inclusive programs, and work with families for comprehensive support.

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