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Disability Awareness and Support
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Mental Health Disorders
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.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.
Visual Impairment
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.
Physical Disabilities
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.
Speech and Language Disorders
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.
Learning Disabilities
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.
Hearing Impairment
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.
Intellectual Disabilities
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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