The physical aspect of your body is not the only aspect that gets to experience conditions and illnesses. This can also be observed in your mental state. The only difference is at times, you cannot see it and there are no physical manifestations of this sickness. But sooner or later, you might be able to observe changes in the physicality of a person because of a mental condition.
Different effects could be seen depending on the condition a person is experiencing. But usually, you can expect a change in their actions and behavior when they are undergoing these things. Adults with intellectual disabilities must go through different types of therapy and treatments on top of their medication. But one thing that you can do to support them is to always treat them the right way.
Several causes create these things to happen to someone. At times, this could be an inborn condition and the only way for cure is to constantly submit for treatment. Instances of accidents could also be the reason behind all of these. When it directly affects the head, some parts might be subject to damage.
People who get to encounter these individuals every single day must remember a few things aside from the fact that they do not have the proper mental functions that allow for common and normal interactions. It is that they must behave and talk in a certain manner so that both parties would be able to understand each other. Specific tips are also provided to guide you in better conversing with them.
It is a wrong thing to baby talk with them. Since they are already adults, it would be right. And you might not know it, but they are already aware of things. This might easily become the reason they get offended with you. Talk to them like you would with other adults but keep it slow paced and direct. Simple messages should get through easily.
They would not understand talk that is trendy. Using jargon might not work with them at times since their understanding is not that high. Avoid using words that are not familiar to them. This would only breed misunderstanding. Take note that they are not always outside. They are also not exposed to these things.
As someone who converses with them, it is also necessary that you listen and understand what they are saying. Some of those with disabilities have difficulty in speaking or do not communicate that well at all. But when they do other things that usually involves their skills, they could perfectly do it.
Others might feel the need to shout in order for them to be understood and this is what usually happens for some. But you should not do this when it comes to people that have disabilities since this agitates or upsets them. It does not make it easy for the both of you to talk freely.
These are basic things you must think about when you are treating patients. For doctors that specialize in this, it is part of their training. Many establishments provide seminars so that they could learn what to do in order to make progress with treatments in connection to the current condition of the patient.
Different effects could be seen depending on the condition a person is experiencing. But usually, you can expect a change in their actions and behavior when they are undergoing these things. Adults with intellectual disabilities must go through different types of therapy and treatments on top of their medication. But one thing that you can do to support them is to always treat them the right way.
Several causes create these things to happen to someone. At times, this could be an inborn condition and the only way for cure is to constantly submit for treatment. Instances of accidents could also be the reason behind all of these. When it directly affects the head, some parts might be subject to damage.
People who get to encounter these individuals every single day must remember a few things aside from the fact that they do not have the proper mental functions that allow for common and normal interactions. It is that they must behave and talk in a certain manner so that both parties would be able to understand each other. Specific tips are also provided to guide you in better conversing with them.
It is a wrong thing to baby talk with them. Since they are already adults, it would be right. And you might not know it, but they are already aware of things. This might easily become the reason they get offended with you. Talk to them like you would with other adults but keep it slow paced and direct. Simple messages should get through easily.
They would not understand talk that is trendy. Using jargon might not work with them at times since their understanding is not that high. Avoid using words that are not familiar to them. This would only breed misunderstanding. Take note that they are not always outside. They are also not exposed to these things.
As someone who converses with them, it is also necessary that you listen and understand what they are saying. Some of those with disabilities have difficulty in speaking or do not communicate that well at all. But when they do other things that usually involves their skills, they could perfectly do it.
Others might feel the need to shout in order for them to be understood and this is what usually happens for some. But you should not do this when it comes to people that have disabilities since this agitates or upsets them. It does not make it easy for the both of you to talk freely.
These are basic things you must think about when you are treating patients. For doctors that specialize in this, it is part of their training. Many establishments provide seminars so that they could learn what to do in order to make progress with treatments in connection to the current condition of the patient.
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