Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympic...

AdultSpan Counseling recognizes the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics and intellectual disabilities advocate. Clip from NYT article: President Barack Obama said Shriver will be remembered as ”as a champion for people with intellectual disabilities, and as an extraordinary woman who, as much as anyone, taught our nation — and our world — that no physical or mental barrier can...

Intellectual Disabilities, Sex & Mental Healt...

On July 17th I had the opportunity to attend the workshop “Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality” by Terri Couwenhoven, parent to a child with Down Syndrome and certified sexuality educator. Take away points from the training were 1. Sexuality is more than about sex. Intimacy, privacy, and self protection are crucial information for people with intellectual disabilities. ...