Musical Fun at Day Habilitation with Gracious Services Inc.
Shika, member of Gracious Services Inc.’s Habilitation Day Program, enjoys playing the piano during music class twice a week. Learn more about the NJ Day Habilitation Program at Gracious Services: Day Habilitation Program for Adults with Special Needs
Read MoreDiscover the Benefits of Day Habilitation Programs
Day habilitation programs are designed to provide individuals with developmental disabilities with support to achieve their life goals and find a meaningful path to community participation. This promotes independence and provides opportunities for individuals to live fulfilling and purposeful lives. Three benefits of joining a day program are: Boost Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Day programs…
Read MoreWhy Community Inclusion Is Important
People with developmental disabilities need support from their families and the community. They are often stereotyped negatively and discriminated against. We should combat this stigma and realize the importance of community inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities. Below are some of the reasons why you should consider community inclusion services for your loved one: It…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Adult with a Special Needs Meltdown
Anxiety, difficulties in communication, sensation problems, and changes in routine are among the many factors that may trigger a meltdown or the intense response that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy and other special needs have when faced with overwhelming situations. To be clear, many special needs adults cannot control their meltdowns. Thus,…
Read MoreHow Can Ideal Behaviors Be Developed?
Gracious Services Clients participate in arts & crafts regularly to work both alone and together on projects to improve a variety of skills. We all want our loved ones with disabilities to live a life where they can be happy, productive, and most of all, safe. This is often achieved with good socialization, community based support, and…
Read MoreLearn the Advantages of Residential Services
Although adults with developmental disabilities are independent in different ways, many of them require a wide range of care and support throughout their daily lives. Hence, providers of developmental disability care offer residential services to provide the resources and amenities that cater to their unique needs. As a provider agency specializing in developmental disabilities in Essex, Somerest, Union…
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