People with intellectual disabilities can have a very difficult
time accessing good quality healthcare. It’s not uncommon for a parent or guardian
to be turned away by a physician’s office due to their child’s challenging
behaviors.
The majority of doctors have been trained on how to treat and
diagnose illnesses, but that training does not include taking care of adults
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The New York Times recently profiled one woman’s struggles
with finding appropriate care for her adult son with intellectual disability,
autism, and cerebral palsy. Read the article and watch the video HERE.
Great article. Is there anywhere in KS that offers this type of care?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, we don't know of anywhere in Kansas that offers this type of specialized care. However, hopefully Kentucky serves as a model that other states will soon follow.
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