Author Archives: Louise Savoie

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Providing Training and Support to People With IDD

A loved one with intellectual developmental disabilities means that we should be aware of their special and unique needs in life. They will require support, understanding, training, and professional help to participate as independently as possible in...

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Individualized Therapy Services

We understand that there are people in the world who require health services that focus on helping them achieve a better way of life because of their IDD/RC. A-1 Affinity Care is an agency that is well-established when it comes to providing for the n...

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To Primary Caregivers: Never Refuse Respite Care

As an HCS program provider in Texas, we at A-1 Affinity Care recognize the role family members and friends of people with developmental disabilities play in providing them with an immediate system of care. We call these people primary caregivers, and...

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Understanding Sensory Overload and How You Can Help

Among persons with intellectual developmental disabilities, sensory overload is a common phenomenon. Persons on the autism spectrum typically experience it, though other conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and ADHD also trigger it. When a ...

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Fun Brain-Stimulating Hobbies for All Ages

Some people are too conscious about physical fitness but couldn’t be bothered to think about mental wellness. Before anything else, it is important to keep in mind that having a healthy lifestyle isn’t only about achieving a fit physique. It is a...

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The Benefits of Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy

Health problems come in different forms. In most cases, physical wellness is greatly compromised. When this happens, people couldn’t help but notice it right away. However, it’s a whole other story when it comes to mental health. Mental health pr...

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