i would like information on how can get  education on how to take care of the mentally handicap?
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I have worked with individuals with mental disabilities and it is no different than taking care of yourself.  I was taught to treat them like they are normal like myself.  Once you get to know the individuals, then it is easier.  You will know their wants and needs even though some of them can't relay a message.  Your question needs to be a little specific.  Their are all types of individuals with mental disabilities who need to be cared for differently.  For instance some are in wheelchairs and can't do anything, others can walk, talk, but a little slow.  When I went into this job, I didn't need to go to school, just mostly was hands on learning.  The most important information you need to know is CPR, basic first aid training, fire safety training, how to maintain yourself in a crisis, and most importantly how to deal with all types of behavior.
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Do research on the Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (two FEDERAL laws relating to special education).  Once you are well informed of those laws, talk to the principal of your child's school.  If they refuse to cooperate there are steps you can take to order them to do the procedures, such as filing a formal complaint - in court
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u can donate to Tammana organization( for mentally retarded)\nAction for autism sarita vihar\nAli yavar jung Lazpat nagar & many you can find
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There are programs to help you & your children. What state are you from? What disabilities do your children have? If you give me more info. I can help.
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The library should have a book on it. Or check your community college they may have a class.
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You could probably find out by checking government website, www.gov.org\nlook under menu or search bar for, "welfare of vulnerable adults", or "care home standards".
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If you're in the U.S., you might contact your local disabilities office.  You might find assistance from DHR or Social Services.  If they can't assist you, they will know who can & will!  Bless you & good luck!
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http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/MentalHealth/fs/en
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from your local vocational rehab. they will have all info you need. find one closest to you and have them send you the pamphlets.
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This question is miscategorized.\n\nSpecial Education refers to the education and parenting of children with disabilities.
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Just follow your counselor's lead.  The Americans with Disabilities Act is an important act.  Learn it for your own benefit!  Good luck!
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Check at your local high school, library or community college.  Someone there should be able to point you in the right direction.
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http://www.disabilityresources.org/FAMOUS.html\n\nhttp://www.iidc.indiana.edu/cedir/kidsweb/fpwdinfo.html\n\nhttp://www.disabilityhistory.org/people.html\n\nhttp://www.ability.org.uk/Famous%20People%20with%20Disabilities.html\n\nhttp://www.independenceinc.org/trivia.htm\n\nhttp://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/FAMOUS.HTML\n\nhttp://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_0060.shtml
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Oh yes there are many many places and types of education for caregivers. It all depends on what area you want to go to. Elderly, children, special needs and many more. Google caregivers or go to Universities and/or colleges here in Canada. I am in that buisness myself, actually in the midst of changing my career to be in that area. If you need more detailed information, feel free to email me and we can talk more about what it is you are looking for.Good luck and enjoy!Ps why would you get sacked for NOT getting the information?????
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By most definitions it is more accurately considered a disability rather than a disease. It can be distinguished in many ways from mental illness, such as schizophrenia or depression. There is no "cure" for an established disability, though with appropriate support and teaching, most individuals can learn to do many things.\n\nThere are thousands of agencies in the United States that provide assistance for people with developmental disabilities. They include state-run, for-profit, and non-profit, privately run agencies. Within one agency there could be departments that include fully staffed residential homes, day habilitation programs that approximate schools, workshops wherein people with disabilities can obtain jobs, programs that assist people with developmental disabilities in obtaining jobs in the community, programs that provide support for people with developmental disabilities who have their own apartments, programs that assist them with raising their children, and many more. There are also many agencies and programs for parents of children with developmental disabilities.\n\nAlthough there is no specific medication for "mental retardation", many people with developmental disabilities have further medical complications and may take several medications. Beyond that there are specific programs that people with developmental disabilities can take part in wherein they learn basic life skills. These "goals" may take a much longer amount of time for them to accomplish, but the ultimate goal is independence. This may be anything from independence in tooth brushing to an independent residence. People with developmental disabilities learn throughout their lives and can obtain many new skills even late in life with the help of their families, caregivers, clinicians and the people who coordinate the efforts of all of these people.\n\nAnd please don't call people retarded. Some people call me retarded because I'm a little different. I have Asperger's Syndrome(A type of high-functioning autism).I went to a normal school and I have a normal life. \nPeople with Asperger's Syndrome have normal or above average intellectual capacity, with atypical or poorly developed social skills often with emotional/social development or integration happening later than usual as a result. Asperger called children with AS "little professors" because of their ability to talk about their favourite subject in great detail.
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MIND is a good place to start.\nwww.mind.org.uk.\n\nGood luck
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You can become a behavioral consultant for children/adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders or developmental disordrs. It's not that hard...believe me... You can work as a teacher's assistant--on the side, work in a psychologist's office, doing office work for them--helping them out, etc... Many things... You can:\n\n* Work in a psychologists office, helping him/her out. Learning the routines, schedules, etc.\nWork as an Autism consultant / behavior specialist for parents of adults/children with Autism / developmental delays.\n* Work as a teacher assistant--or help as a special education aid -- or teacher's aid.\n* Become a child's AID for a child with Autism. Go with them to school, help them adjust to change in school; help them with their school work, and you usually work 8 hours, or stay with the child for their WHOLE school day, and get paid pretty good money hourly for that... And, usually the school pays you. You can show them you have a bachelor's degree in psychology, that you're working on your masters degree--and know somewhat, what some disorders are.\n*Become an advocate for a child at his/her IEP meeting. Discuss with the school psychologists, what you think the child's needs are, from seeing the child's reports, making observations of the child--you're advocating for, and so forth.\n*Drive a special education bus... as long as you can get a license, in order to drive one.\n*Become an AID on a special education school bus, for children/adults with special needs.\n*Work in a mental health center--such as helping out, working there, doing tasks for people, etc.\n*Work in a mental hospital--and help out. With anything, that needs to be accomplished..\n*Work in an elderly nursing home--offering your services to individuals, that may need them. Some elderly people also have mental health issues.\n*Tutor children with special needs or disabilities...varies upon subject, (depends what you're good at).\n*Tutor an individual needing tutoring in psychology.\n* Work at a church/synagogue.\n* Volunteer in the community at local Autism support groups (try: www.meetup.com), for more information. Then, join one, and then, see if anyone needs your services.\n*Babysit special needs children/adults...that aren't capable of taking care of themselves.\n*Become a caretaker--or person, that comes in and helps people, living on their own. (For ex. My Bro has Schizophrenia and is mentally handicapped, has his own apartment, but has to have someone come in, help him go get groceries, make sure he takes his meds, write down on a log when he takes his meds, go for a walk with him, take him to the library, or whichever, he needs help with).\n*Work at a local hospital; (doesn't have to be mental health services), and see if they need your services.\n*Speak at conferences/seminars about disorders (Such as Autism), if educated about the topic. (You make money, they pay for lodging, plane tickets, food, for you speaking, etc).\n*Write a book, to help educate people about certain disorders, etc.\n*And, other things, you're interested in...\n\nThere are many things...you CAN do...there are a list of things... The list can go on and on...depdending how picky you are! :-D\n\nEmail me at Luvs2Write16@aol.com, if you have any questions.\n\nBest wishes,\n\nMichelle\nHFA; higher-functioning Autism, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD... having a disability, doesn't mean, you CANNOT accomplish anything...you just gotta make the best of it! \n:-D