Physical Roots of Behavior
Physical Roots of Behavior There is a principle in medicine and psychology that is important to know. It can affect people with disabilities in a profound manner. It is called Diagnostic Overshadowing. “It is the idea that once a person is given a diagnosis there is a tendency to see that as the reason for […]
Independence
Independence Written By: Michelle Brown, Crystal Baker-Breault and Craig Smith Craig’s story is one of success. He lives in an apartment with his girlfriend and works full time at a home improvement store. His journey has been one of identifying life goals, accepting support, learning new skills, working hard and maintaining a positive attitude. His journey […]
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy At Wildwood School, Physical Therapy is a related service offered to students who have delayed or atypical gross motor development. Gross motor development encompasses everyday movement skills such as changing positions, standing, walking, running, hopping, skipping or play skills such as throwing and catching a ball. “In our role, we observe and analyze […]
Becoming a Trauma-Informed organization
Becoming a Trauma-Informed Organization A “Trauma-Informed Organization” is one that recognizes that many of our staff and the people we support may have experienced trauma in their lives – and that trauma may impact how they interact with others and respond in a variety of situations. Organizations may have policies and procedures and environments that […]
Understanding Rights
Understanding Rights Sarah Vanslyke, Director of Quality Assurance I remember my first apartment. I was very young and I was so proud of the rundown place. One night there was a terrible thunder and lightning storm and it threw me into a panic. I couldn’t get the rickety old kitchen window down for the life […]
The Quality Assurance Department Regulations are Just the Starting Point
The Quality Assurance Department Regulations are Just the Starting Point The Quality Assurance Department is located on the south side of the first floor of Latham Building One. Many of us see QA as the department that oversees regulation and, though that is indeed true, oversight of regulations is only a part of the department’s […]
From Marshall Street to West Lane: A Story of Resilience
From Marshall Street to West Lane: A Story of Resilience In February 2022, the Marshall Street residence in downtown Albany had a serious fire that required the four men who lived there to be moved immediately. This would be a crisis for anyone, let alone people with disabilities, some who have very special medical, and […]
Active Support Team
The Active Support Team – A New Level of Support at School Wildwood School has a behavioral support team and their mission is to help students and families understand behaviors, what may trigger behaviors and new ways of dealing with those triggers. There is an axiom that all behavior is communication-meaning that a student’s behavior […]
Diabetes and Disabilities The Challenges of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Diabetes and Disabilities – The Challenges of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how are body turns food into energy. Type 1 diabetes can be caused when the pancreas does not make insulin or not enough insulin because the immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas […]
Women’s Healthcare
Women’s Healthcare Written By Kate Napolitano When it comes to healthcare, many of us face challenges. There is a shortage of practitioners, appointments are tough to come by and the ability to find a provider who is expert and personable can be difficult. For women, finding an understanding medical professional for reproductive and sexual health […]