Personal communication
Describe the ways the person expresses preferences and makes choices, along with what helps a conversation feel comfortable and respectful for them.
Support shaped by the individual
Intellectual & Developmental Disability Support
Every person deserves to be heard in conversations about their care. Support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities starts with their preferences, communication, and the routines that matter to them.
What we can talk through
Let the person lead the conversation.
Needs and goals differ from one person to another. Take time to share how the person communicates, what they enjoy, and where assistance is wanted. Family or other trusted support people can contribute as appropriate while keeping the individual’s choices central.
Familiar daily life
Talk through usual activities, important routines, and the parts of the day where assistance could support the person’s own participation and choices.
Individual priorities
Share the goals the person wants to discuss and identify any family members or support people they would like involved in planning.
Planning your next step
Start with the person’s own perspective.
Tell us about daily life, the support being sought, and where care would happen. Discuss any established routines or guidance relevant to those needs. The next conversation can explore care options and service-area fit.
- How does the person prefer to communicate their choices?
- Which routines or activities matter most to them?
- What assistance would they like to discuss?
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