by NADSP Administrator | Nov 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: The Importance of Self-Talk Negative self-statements such as, “It’s too hard, I can’t do it,” “I’m not smart enough,” and “There’s no point,” are judgmental, self-defeating, and condescending. These statements can be thought of as a form of...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 16, 2020 | Campaigns, News
MOKA Gives A Focus To ‘Care Of The Caregiver’ Submitted By: Lisa Pedaris, Administrative Assistant of Programs, MOKA lperdaris@moka.org MOKA is committed to caring for caregivers during the more...
by NADSP Administrator | May 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Human Trafficking And People With IDD Human trafficking has become a common topic for political and humanitarian discussion in recent years. Globally, according to A21, an international non-profit organization, human trafficking affects millions...
by NADSP Administrator | Apr 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Humble Pie When I look at the work we do in this field, and when I look at the personalities that I have to work with while I am doing my work, I sometimes have those moments that alcoholics call ‘a moment of clarity.’ This is that ‘parting of...
by NADSP Administrator | Mar 17, 2020 | Toolkits
Self-Care Toolkit For DSPs During COVID-19 Resources to help DSPs take care of themselves during the crisis With the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, there is a constant barrage of information being shared. Things are changing almost hourly across the country....