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Person-first or Identity-first?

Our professional development isn’t always right.

May 11, 2017

Person-first or Identity-first?

May 11, 2017

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It’s Not a Choice

I couldn’t have counted how many times I said this phrase when I worked in that psych hospital: “It’s not a choice”. With kids residing in…

Feb 19, 2016

It’s Not a Choice

Feb 19, 2016

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How Can Your Client Not Get “Attached”?

I’m 28-years old and single, but when I’m at work, I often feel like a mother of a 4thgrader. My client Tanya is a ward of the state but…

Dec 23, 2015

Dec 23, 2015

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Got Hugs?

Section 28 clients have developmental delays and Section 65 clients have a behavioral diagnosis. But professionals working in Section 28…

Dec 16, 2015

Dec 16, 2015

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A High Five Amidst A Crisis

It’s 11:00 am. Tanya, my client, has alternated between running and hiding for over an hour. I’ve tried every strategy or behavior trick I…

Dec 9, 2015

Dec 9, 2015

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Supermarket Run-in

This week I talked to a quite a few people who work in different grocery stores. I asked them about their experiences weather at work or…

Nov 14, 2015

Nov 14, 2015

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Back to Back School

Our daughter doesn’t have a classic summer school vacation she goes to school year round, so the month of September isn’t a back to school…

Oct 18, 2015

Oct 18, 2015

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Redefining Ability

Going back to school means a bittersweet return to a land of structured learning. Going back to school also means daily evaluations of…

Oct 18, 2015

Oct 18, 2015

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A Four-Legged Friend

“Horses, Okay!” a young girl exclaims, and her face instantly lights up with a smile. The place smells of hay and horses. There are all…

Sep 20, 2015

A Four-Legged Friend

Sep 20, 2015

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Eggs and Red Baskets

Its early afternoon, and my client (who we will call Sarah) and I are standing at the entrance to Trader Joe’s. It’s a crazy whirlwind of…

Aug 25, 2015

Aug 25, 2015

Piece by Peace

Piece by Peace

For professional caregivers to people w developmental disabilities to foster connection, improve prof development, & center the voices of the people we support.

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