How do you feel about people with developmental disabilities?

Question

such as cerebral palsy, autism, downs syndrome, etc

Frustrated writer, they are develomental disabilities. I didn't say mental retardation.

Answer 1

hi i am one such person, that is i have cerebral palsy CP. i feel i should point out to you that CP is not what could purley be termed a developmental disability. that is it can have an impact on an individuals interlectual and social development for example i also as well as the CP have assocated dyslexia and constructional dispraxia. i have many friends with cp who have only the physical imparerments assocated with the problem they work and live on there own. i have attended university and obtained a masters degree. and although i attendes special school untill age 16 i intergrated the last 3 years befor going to university these were the best years of my life and i had a few years when i did not have to think much about cp at all. uni has not been so good in that way i have needed more physical help which has made me have to think about my disability incresingly . people need to be more awere of and exepting of disabled people. cp. is a brain injury like stroke and that can happen to anyone people need to think how they may like to be treted and thourght about if one day they had to sit where we are

we are like you for the most part if you speak to us you will find this out for yourself

Answer 2

In elementary school I was an aide in the special ed classrooms and it was then that I developed a special love for people (especially children) with developmental disabilities. They were some of the sweetest and kindest kids I have ever met.
My first job out of high school was respite care (care for a disabled person) for a little girl who is 11, but mentally 2. She is my favorite person in the whole world! She doesn't talk much, but she has a sign that she uses to say "I love you" and gives kisses. Those kisses are worth more than gold to me.
Sometimes working with people with developmental disabilities can be frustrating because they get frustrated when they can't express themselves. They are also, however, the most rewarding people to work with because they (generally) love you unconditionally and you get to see the progress they made- especially when it's in things we take for granted- like learning a new word, or feeding themselves with a fork.
Individuals with developmental disabilities are the most Christ-like people I have met.

P.S. Thanks for saying "People with developmental disabilities" instead of "developmentally disabled people." You are putting the individual before the disease, and by doing so, seeing them as people.

Have a happy smiley day!

Answer 3

My 10 year old niece is autistic & I love her dearly. I am working with her regularly to try & get her to talk. Her vocabulary is now at an 18 month old's level. (But she understands a LOT more) We are very excited because whe seems to be more interested in talking these days. If she is following the same pattern of learning that an normal 18 m. would have (but at a slower rate) then she may be about to have a big improvement.

If someone doesn't have a developmentally disabled person in thier life, it can be hard to relate. If I was saying all I had written above face to face with someone, I would likely be able to see the horror or sadness in their face while I am feeling joy & excitement at Arianna's improvements.

Answer 4

Registered Nurse here; Sweetie, I cannot speak for the general public. But I can sure share with you that people whom dedicate their lives to health care. Feel with these people with developmental disabilities, and there families. I have a saying, "If it matters to someone that an individual has a disability, then they don't matter. The ones that care do matter". Anyone who feels unpleasant or makes negative remarks about such individuals, are shallow people, and they themselves usually are uncomfortable with the disability. Basically it boils down to simple ignorance, and anyone this ignorant, really doesn't matter. These are special people, and they deserve respect, and happiness, and love, just like anyone else.
Thanks for the opportunity to address such a sensitive question.

Answer 5

Developmental Disabilities potential a continual incapacity of a guy or woman which looks earlier 22 years of age and: Is thank you to an impairment, which comprise psychological retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism or different situation discovered to be heavily on the subject matter of or comparable to a style of impairments that demands comparable scientific care or centers, or is thank you to dyslexia through fact of such impairments. ends up in significant sensible barriers in 3 or greater of here components of important existence interest; self-care, receptive and expressive language, getting to understand, mobility, self-direction, potential for self sustaining living, or financial self-sufficiency. reflects the needs for a mixture and sequence of particular, interdisciplinary or regular care, scientific care or different centers that are of existence-long or prolonged length and for my section planned and coordinated. So, you're good. you're able to have a developmental incapacity like cerebral palsy and nevertheless not be mentally retarded. additionally, those with autism are generally very smart.

Answer 6

I've had autism and epilepsy since childhood and I feel like people with developmental disabilities are just the same people without. I also enjoy how I can just talk to them and never have to feel like I'm being judged. Like they can accept me for who I am and not what I am. I guess it's nice to know there are a few out there that I can relate to and who understand what I'm going through.

Answer 7

I worked with those with disabilities for years. My mom is still working for the state residential services for those with developmental disabilities. I grew up with most of these clients (or consumers, as the new PC term) and I think I was more open to life because of them. I distinctly remember doing makeup when I was 10 with two of the girls from a group home my mom worked at temporarily. They are people. They are mostly warm, affectionate people who have perception beyond what we do in most cases. We should support them through their lives as we do other people on Social Security and Welfare. Don't be cruel or stare, because one day you could be stared at and shunned like they usually are. I believe these individuals are extraordinary.

Answer 8

I have no problem with anyone who is disabled. I have been a little nervous around some people with certain disabilities before only because their behavior isn't always predictable. When I was 10 years old a gigantic man with downs syndrome came up behind me and lifted me off the ground and wouldn't let go. He was squeezing me too hard and it freaked me out a bit.

Answer 9

I have a Downs Syndrome step-sister and I love her with all my heart. She's been in my family for 30 years and I wouldn't trade her for anything because she's so sweet (stubborn, but sweet). Mary is 52 years old now (that's extreme longevity for Downs Syndrome) and just had a pacemaker inserted in her body. Mary lives in a group home with others who have developmental disabilities and is so happy there that she only likes to come home on holidays! We visit her often and have become acquainted with her housemates - all of whom have special needs, but are a very loving group of people. They all hold a special place in my heart.

Answer 10

I look into the most beautiful sparkling blue eyes I have ever seen and I say I love you everyday and I will do this for the rest of my life....why? you may ask...because those eyes belong to my youngest son...the one that almost died in an operating room when he had open heart surgery at 4 months old, the one who just happens to have down syndrome...he is the light of my heart and I wouldn't change a thing about him! well ok...maybe the naughty factor...lol he may have a disability but that doesn't make me love him any less...it makes me proud of all his accomplishments because I know he had to work hard to do it...he is my pride and joy...and will always be my son