The stigma around mental health may prevent people from being vocal about the problems they face. Even today, pre-conceived notions and misperceptions exist. We have to break the bias. We can help ourselves, our friends, families and colleagues grappling with mental health issues to thrive by being allies and creating supportive and non-judgemental environments for each other.  

To be a mental health ally, Human Race has the following tips for you:  

1) Take care of yourself: As much as we want to be there for our loved ones, it’s imperative to know that it becomes increasingly difficult to be a mental health advocate if you’re suffering yourself. Be sure to take care of yourself and manage your mood by focusing on your mental health. Eating a balanced diet, going for walks, swimming, singing – engage yourself in the activities that make you feel at peace and add value to your otherwise busy day. This ensures feeling less overwhelmed by the stresses of daily life.  

2) Listen with empathy: Sometimes, just listening to someone and being a friend can make all the difference. Lending an ear without judgement and with intent, can help uncover clues about their mental health. It’s also of utmost importance to pay attention to nonverbal communication while they speak.  

3) Turn to professionals for help: Talk therapy can treat some mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. If you notice someone exhibiting signs of a mental illness, you can gently suggest seeking professional help to them. 

4) Ask how you can help: While some people look for solutions, some just want to be heard. Asking your loved ones gently what you can do to help ensures a safe and comfortable environment. A simple question like “What can I do to help you?” or “Would you like to talk about it?” goes a long way! 

5) Educate yourself: Reading up, researching online, talking to people, listening with an open mind – these are some ways you can educate yourself about mental health. The more you know, the better you advocate. Learn about the historical prejudice and stigma associated with mental health, and how difficult it makes for someone to open up or seek the help they require and can benefit from.  

A huge part about being a mental health ally is championing the cause and normalising conversations around it. If you’re reading this blog to educate yourself, you’re already taking the first step!  

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Children have the amazing ability to live life fearlessly, with unencumbered zest, hope, and curiosity. Here’s what we can learn from our children, to bring more happiness, grace, and kindness into all of our lives:

1. Finding joy in simple pleasures: Catching a ball, some quality sibling playtime, a friendly ‘hello’ from a passing stranger – these are little things that bring a smile to Amelia Sachiko, the youngest child of the Thomson-Guevara household. Read more about this bundle of joy here, and spread happiness to strangers by waving at them, just the way she does!

2. Being fearless: Joachim Isaac couldn’t follow simple instructions when he was younger and was often shunned by his peers and their parents. But he’s never let the negativity get him down. He had the courage to rise above, developing his artistic and sporting talents in his own time. Today, he is an extraordinary artist and a competent swimmer. Get energized by his story here.

3. Never giving up: Meet a young girl with the heart of a lion, Fahsai Saejang. She was born with a hole in her heart and needed medication on a daily basis. As a toddler, she got breathless easily and couldn’t take part in any physical activity. Little did everyone know that she would one day become a drummer, cheerleader, and athlete. She’s determined not to let anything get in her way!

4. The resilience to pick yourself up after you fall: After Abdul Mannan lost his father, grandfather, and brother in a tragic fire, he was the only ray of hope in his mother’s life. The 10-year-old suffered major burns in the fire and had to undergo several operations and countless follow-up treatments. But he never gave up. Today, he has beaten the odds and grown into a cheerful and confident child. The ability to dust yourself off when you fall, jump back up, and find happiness is a valuable lesson for us all!

5. No dream is too big: Meet Anusorn Prabkraisi lovingly called Mai. He grew up without a father figure and didn’t have many friends to play ball with. But that didn’t stop him from working towards his dream of becoming a footballer. Today, he plays for his school’s football team and hopes to one day represent Thailand at the Special Olympics. He practices at home almost every day with his mother, and loves the sport so much he even wears football attire to bed! 

Children are able to find joy and inspiration in the simple things we take for granted as adults, surprising us with their spirit and strength. Wouldn’t life be so much more wonderful if we could all soak up these valuable lessons and let our inner child come alive?  

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After the surgery, he had sunset eyes, where he was unable to focus, or move his eyes up and down. He spent those early years mostly in the hospital, with multiple surgeries and loads of medication. He missed all his milestones. While most children start walking at about 10 months, he took his first steps when he was about 18 months old. He also couldn’t speak.

Samar was prone to seizures and infections. I remember coming so close to losing him when he was 3. He had a very high fever, was convulsing, and had to be put on a ventilator. We were so afraid he wouldn’t make it, but thankfully our prayers were answered and he recovered. I told myself then that we cannot allow him to get sick anymore. From then on, my wife and I restricted his outdoor activities and kept a close watch on his diet to reduce the chances of further infection. We tried our best to be with him at all times.

When he was a little older, we sent him to a pre-school for children without disabilities near where we live, in the state of Punjab, India. At the time, we thought that he would eventually catch up, and remained hopeful that he wouldn’t need special care.

It was only when Samar was 4 that we realized he would need extra help. He still couldn’t speak and would only make noises. We enrolled him in an integrated school for children with and without intellectual disabilities. There, we found out about the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program, an early intervention sport and play program where he took part in simple games to help his physical and social development. It gave him the foundation to get started on skating when he was 5, and within a month he was balancing well and was really comfortable on his wheels.

Samar has found a meaningful outlet for his energy and can now focus better. The great thing is that these sport and play activities are so easily replicated at home, and have been really useful in keeping Samar engaged, especially when we were in lockdown during the pandemic.

Previously, he would be absorbed in his own world, playing with his own toys, walking around distracted, unable to pay attention when we spoke to him. He struggled to follow instructions, and wouldn’t interact with strangers. There was a time when we even resorted to tying him loosely to his chair to help him learn how to stay still.

We invented a little game, by getting him to balance small objects on his head, shoulders and hands, to help him focus and concentrate. These days, he can sit still for up to 40 minutes. He’s also able to follow a series of simple instructions. For example, if we are going out, he is able to fetch the car keys, unlock the door and sit in the car by himself.

About 3 months ago, we started him on speech therapy, and recently just before his 8^th birthday, he spoke his first words, “mama” and “papa”. We were overjoyed when he crossed that milestone.

He’s also more sociable and confident now. Although Samar is non-verbal, he shows his affection in different ways. He gives his speech therapist a hug after every session. When we get visitors, he always pulls them to the swing outside our home to play with them.

We are blessed that we have never been the subject of discrimination here in Punjab. People are open and willing to help our special children. At Samar’s school, the children are treated with respect. There is no bullying. It gives us confidence that he is in safe hands.

We’re also comforted that his health and fitness has improved over the years, thanks to the Young Athletes activities. He still gets minor seizures now and then and is on medication to control that, but he’s not been hospitalized for almost 4 years now.

All I want now is for my child to grow up happy, healthy and safe. As parents, we do not want our expectations to burden him. We hope for him to be able to speak, express his thoughts, and be independent. Just one day at a time, with baby steps forward as we go, and that’s enough.

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• Vivek Kumar Singh: Hit by a tragic accident which left him partially blind when he was a child, Vivek Kumar Singh has never let his disability stop him from fulfilling his dream of becoming a national athlete. A firm believer in the power of sports to change lives, he has also been serving as a volunteer with Special Olympics since 2005. Vivek has been reaching out to the most isolated, organizing games and sporting activities for children with intellectual disabilities in rural villages across India, to develop their motor and social skills.   

“I can’t wait to see the day that every young athlete has the opportunity to develop into proud, confident representatives of India on the world sporting stage. The world must understand that athletes with intellectual disabilities deserve the same and more.” 

-Vivek Kumar Singh 

Read the full story of Vivek’s extraordinary journey HERE

• Baljit Rana Singh:  Meet these extraordinary parents, Inderjeet and Baljit Rana Singh. Their eldest son, Samarpratap, was born with a tumor in his brain and spent the first few years of his life enduring multiple surgeries, treatments and hospital visits. The family came close to losing him when he was just 3. Despite the  odds, they have always kept the faith that their child would be able to grow up happy, healthy and safe.  Their hope is simple: for him to be able to speak, express his thoughts and be independent.  

“Just one day at a time, with baby steps forward as we go. That’s enough.” 

-Baljit Rana Singh

Read this incredible family’s full story HERE

• Noraini Amin: Noraini Amin learnt that she was going to have a child with Down syndrome in the sixth month of her pregnancy, and was asked by her doctors then to make a life-defining decision. She knew that she would have to work a little harder to raise this special child, but it never crossed her mind not to have her. Today, her daughter Hadbaa is 8 and is their little bundle of joy! Strangers sometimes point at her and ask ‘why does she look like that? What’s wrong with her?’, but Noraini never lets it get to her or her daughter. She has been watching protectively over Hadbaa, refusing to let the judgment of others stop them from living their best lives. 

 “To every parent with a special child, my message does not hide them. We mustn’t let the fear of people stop our children from exploring the world.” 

-Noraini Amin

Read this loving mother’s full story HERE

• Drs Arlyn and Dindo Astom: Meet an extraordinary duo who are guardian angels to five beautiful children. Their eldest son, Aaron, now 22, was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 and their youngest twins, Daniel and Gabriel, were also found to have autism. When people ask them how tough it is to bring up three children with autism, they say that they are not limited in any way. They have guided these young ones to become independent and well-respected individuals. Their children never fail to inspire them and do them proud with their achievements. Gabriel loves to sing and even won a singing contest some time ago. He also took part in a poetry contest. The Astoms believe that with or without a disability, we can all live life to the fullest. Sometimes, all it takes is a little improvisation and patience. 

“We do not believe in giving up, especially not on our own children.” 

-Drs Arlyn and Dindo Astom

Read this beautiful family’s full story HERE 

• Joan Iven Jamora-Abello: Meet a guardian angel who has gone the distance to ensure a full and happy life for her son, Joachim. Joachim was diagnosed with autism at a young age and struggled to follow instructions. When Joan found out about her son’s condition, she was in shock and grieved for a long period of time. As someone who excelled at everything she did, she had a hard time accepting her son’s condition. She had numerous sleepless nights and tough days. But she never gave up hope. After quitting her corporate job and taking up teaching full time, she made it her life’s goal to not only educate her family, but the world about children with intellectual disabilities. Today, Joachim is budding into a confident young man with multiple talents, from singing to drawing to swimming! 

“Children are gifts. Typical or atypical, we must give them the opportunity to spread their wings. It is up to us to discover their talents and potential.” 

-Joan Iven Jamora-Abello

Read the full story of this inspirational mother and son HERE

These angels have made the world better and more inclusive, by taking a step to support thousands of children with intellectual disabilities. You, too, can be their guardian angel.  No step is too small.  Take your first one today and give these children the #GiftofInclusion!  

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   “The first time I picked him up, I lit up like a Christmas tree, the way a new parent feels when holding their firstborn!” -Aditya Tiwari

The Gift of a new life – When Aditya Tiwari first laid eyes on 5-month-old Avnish at the orphanage where he volunteered, it was love at first sight. Baby Avnish, who has Down Syndrome, was left in a corner, completely ignored. “I asked the warden what was going to happen to the kids at the orphanage, he said that all but Avnish would get adopted because Avnish was ‘Paagal’ (Demented in Hindi), and was going to die in a few years anyway,” he says. Aditya asked if the orphanage would let him adopt Avnish but they laughed and told him a bachelor below 30 had no right to adopt. Despite the odds, he refused to give up.  Today, Avnish is 7, a happy and healthy child. Like any other parent, Aditya wants his son to dream bigger and brighter.

Read his full story HERE

“Volunteering isn’t about ‘us’ helping or teaching ‘them’. It’s about mutual learning, respect, and making friends. “ – Kevan Lee

The Gift of compassion – Meet Kevan Lee, a mentor, a volunteer, a teacher. He volunteers with both the badminton outreach program for athletes with intellectual disabilities as well as the Young Athletes program for younger children with and without ID at Special Olympics Singapore. As a teacher at Saint Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School, he has also inspired dozens of his students to become volunteers. They have learned important life lessons through volunteering, including values of empathy, compassion, humility, and resilience. Kevan’s greatest wish is to influence generations of young people to give, creating a truly inclusive society with equal opportunities for all.

Read his full story HERE

“The responsibility to help all children, no matter what they’re born with, to have an equal opportunity in life, lies on all of our shoulders.” – Rekha Kashyap and Navjot Saroop

The Gift of Hope – Rekha Kashyap and Navjot Saroop are special educators who have been traveling across the state of Punjab, India, reaching out to families in the rural villages to help parents understand the importance of sport and play for children with intellectual disabilities. Their message is clear – Do not hide your special children. Be proud of them, not ashamed. Their tireless efforts have brought hope, joy, and pride to hundreds of families. When asked why they do what they do, their answer is simple: every child deserves a chance and head start in life, no matter their ability.

Read their full story HERE

No matter how small the gesture, a simple act of taking the time to do something for someone transcends all boundaries. It’s what defines our humanity: knowing that each and every one of us has the power to make a difference.  

Put on your Santa hats this Christmas and make a difference with a #GiftOfInclusion

Step into our Christmas wonderland and help our elf collect gifts while dodging cheeky snowmen and reindeer. The more #GiftsOfInclusion you collect, the closer we will be to building an inclusive society for children with intellectual disabilities across the Asia Pacific.

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My husband Chips and I run a swim school. Two weeks before giving birth we had met with a developmental doctor, a family friend, to ask for advice as we had encountered more students with special needs at our school. With safety always our utmost concern, we wanted to know how best to address their needs. It was a sign. Two weeks later, on our 7^th wedding anniversary, Sachiko came along with an extra chromosome.

It was a shock, to say the least, and most trying as we waited for confirmation from her blood test (the unknown always is), but somehow I knew even at first sight, as a mama always does, there was something different.

It was hard and scary because we had no idea we were going to have a child with Down Syndrome. We cried a lot in the beginning, and the tears came from a place of fear of the unknown. We didn’t know what Down Syndrome meant, or what the implications were. We were caught off-guard, but we also knew in hindsight that God had been preparing us for this journey.

Five years later, here we are. There are so many miracles to share surrounding Sachiko’s birth – she is God’s perfect gift to us. We are blessed.

She is a bundle of joy and mischief rolled into one. She has been the collective household therapy during the time of Covid-19, bringing so much healing just by her presence. She gives her affection so freely, innocently, and lovingly. When we walk around the village, Sachiko always says “Hi!” with a wave and a beaming smile to the guards, or to anyone she passes by. Such a simple gesture brings so much joy. We all love to swim with Sachiko because she is a fish just like her mama. She can be in the water for hours!

As a family, we are immensely close. We are blessed with three wildly affectionate and athletic kids. Noah is 10, Elijah is 8 and Sachiko is 4. The boys are passionate about soccer, while Sachiko loves the water. We all still sleep together in one room, and that should tell you a lot! At home, I’m the ‘bad cop’ or disciplinarian, while Chips is the ‘big kid’ who plays soccer with the boys, does Zumba, and sings princess songs with Sachiko.

We told the boys about Sachiko’s condition as soon as they were able to comprehend. They know she has Down Syndrome, but they don’t think anything of it. She’s just their sister. They help out with little things like occasionally reminding Sachiko not to stick her tongue out.

They are typical boys and play rough with each other. They don’t treat Sachiko any differently. In fact, she is totally able to hold her own, and sometimes we find Elijah crying because she had bitten him or pounced on him. The boys are her best friends and therapy. She sees them climb the bunk bed and just follows right behind. They are really good brothers to her, though I think in the end, she may be the ‘boss’!

We are fortunate that so far, we have not encountered any uncomfortable situations when taking Sachiko out or introducing her to other families and children.

People sometimes ask what challenges I face raising Sachiko, and my answer is it’s not that scary. In fact, she brings so much joy, love and healing. Do not underestimate her capabilities. I don’t know what the future has in store for her, but I am determined to expose her to the same opportunities as her brothers are. Raising each child is an adventure, typical or atypical. You mustn’t compare, and you will appreciate every milestone that much more.

Ever since Sachiko came into our lives I knew Chips and I would eventually be doing something for children with special needs. When I accepted the position of Board Chair with Special Olympics in the Philippines recently, it just felt right. As a former competitive swimmer and Olympian, sports has impacted my life tremendously. It opened doors and has led me to my current role as a television host and leader in a sports organization. It was a merging of two worlds close to my heart.

I want to see more athletes with intellectual disabilities pursuing their dreams in sports and beyond, alongside their typical friends. I want to see teams, schools, organizations and companies welcoming all abilities, suspending whatever preconceived notions they might have, to treat others the way they would want to be treated.

My message to the parents of children with disabilities is to share the beauty of our children with others. Don’t hide them. Don’t be ashamed of them. Show that with a little help and effort our children can do wonders, and contribute to the good of all mankind. I heard recently, that children with intellectual disabilities are not an obligation, but an inspiration for all. How true.

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The festival of Eid brings me painful memories. It was during Eid, two years ago, that I faced the most excruciating hurdle of my life. I lost three of my closest and dearest – my husband, father-in-law and younger son – to a house fire. I went from having a big, happy family to being all alone; but I had no time to mourn because my elder son needed me more than ever.

My story began more than 10 years ago when I moved from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan to join the Karachi School of Arts to pursue Design. After that, I worked as a designer and researcher. I was passionate about my job and wanted to marry someone who shared my passion. That’s when I met Danish, a fellow designer. He was my soulmate. In 2010, we got married.

When our first child Abdul Mannan was born, we realized that he was hyperactive compared to his peers. We got complaints from his teachers about his behaviour. We consulted a doctor who told us that Mannan had developmental difficulties accompanied by a mild case of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). I decided to take a course in early education as a Montessori Director, hoping that the training would enable me to help my son. The course helped me to understand the personality of children with ADHD and ways to handle and take care of them.

But just when things started to feel normal, my life turned topsy turvy. I will never forget the nightmare from 2 years ago, on the special occasion of Eid. We decided to eat out as our house was being fumigated. When we came home, my husband went downstairs to switch the generator on. While he was filling it with petrol, I heard a loud blast. As I ran down the stairs, my heart sank. The entire scene felt surreal. The fire spread so quickly that it engulfed our home within minutes. My father-in-law and children couldn’t escape in time.

Tears seared my cheeks and I was shaking as I rushed all of them to the nearest hospital. In the air was the nauseating smell of burnt flesh and clothes. At the hospital, the staff were not equipped to handle their severe injuries and refused to take them in. I had to then rush them to a larger hospital, the Liaquat National Hospital, where they admitted my sons but couldn’t find beds for my father-in-law and husband. I had to take them to a third hospital.

I kept a vigil by my sons’ beds while my sister-in-law took care of my husband and father-in-law. She gave me daily updates about their condition. We prayed day and night, but we just couldn’t catch a break. The hospital was not properly equipped with the right facilities and my husband had to be moved to yet another hospital.

By this time, both my sons had to be put on ventilators to help them breathe. The next day, I got the news that my husband had started vomiting and had trouble breathing. I prayed constantly for the recovery of my family, hoping against all hope.

Then, the inevitable happened. My father-in-law passed away. Before he died, he had asked me several times if I thought he would survive and I nodded, hoping that he would. A day later, I lost my younger son, followed by the death of my husband.

It felt like my heart was being ripped apart. These were the people closest to me. I couldn’t even begin to describe my sense of loss. But I had no time to weep, I had to pick myself up, not just for myself, but for Mannan. I had lost everyone, I wasn’t ready to lose him too. I tried everything in my power to help him recover. It was a long journey that stretched up to a year.

He underwent a major operation and went through countless follow-up treatments. His physical recovery was slow, but that was just the first of our battles. I had to fight to get him into a good school, but none of the schools accepted him. They always complained about how difficult he was to handle. I was so desperate to get him a place that I even requested that the schools take me in as his caregiver as I was already a Montessori Director. But all I heard was no, no, no. By this point, I was drained and exhausted from going door to door to schools that gave us nothing but rejection.

Then a friend recommended Special Olympics Pakistan to me. I thought it might be a good idea to get Mannan into sports so he could positively channel his energy. I enrolled him in the Dewa Academy for children with disabilities. There, he joined the Special Olympics Young Athletes program, catered to children aged 2 to 7 to improve their motor and cognitive skills. Within weeks, he was a changed boy. I could not believe the transformation in Mannan. From meek and withdrawn, he became cheerful and outgoing.

I am so grateful to each and everyone who has been part of this journey for Mannan. Not only did sports help him overcome his hyper-activeness, the faculty members and coaches also helped him develop his personality, gave him attention and focused on developing his skills which helped Mannan build his confidence.

All my son needed was love and attention and he got that unconditionally through the Special Olympics movement. For the first time, no one asked me to take him back. He was celebrated for who he was.

As a single mother, things get tough because I have to run this show myself. It takes a village to raise a child, and I’m grateful that my mother, mother-in-law & my sister-in-law offer their support as much as they can. And I am truly thankful for our Special Olympics family, who has embraced us without question.

It’s been a challenge, but life often sets us down paths we never meant to wander down and we have to make the best of the journey. Existing on this planet, fighting this fight, pushing through these painful but sometimes beautiful days is often about being brave, not perfect. And for Mannan and I, courage was our only option.

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Together, the cranes formed the message, “Distanced by Covid-19, yet united by hope.”

“To me, the cranes symbolise a picture of peace, happiness, contentment and comfort. So what better symbol than a crane to show the world that we are all comfortable in our space, and that we want to include everyone in this common space,” says Area Director of Puducherry Dr Chitra Shah, who was instrumental in galvanising the hospital staff to get involved.

“As people working with the visually impaired, we empathise with the plight of people with intellectual disabilities – the limitations and exclusion they face in their everyday lives are very similar. People with disabilities are often not accepted in society,” says Dr Smita, one of the medical staff who volunteered for the project. “It is important for us to send a message of hope that everyone is included regardless of their ability or appearance. At Aravind Eye Hospital, we take this oath very seriously. The vision is to create a world where social inclusion is a reality for everyone.”

Donate to the #1000CranesForInclusion movement here.

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Do you think you have it in you to bring about change in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities? 

Do you think you carry a heart that’s full of compassion with a drive to work towards your passion? 

If your answer to these questions was a yes, we’re looking for you. We’re looking for leaders who can lead the way for everyone around them and pave the path for people with intellectual disabilities to help them build a better future for themselves. 

Be the voice for people whose voices have always been suppressed. All we ask from you is to start the conversation online and encourage everyone to give people with intellectual disabilities and fighting chance at equality. 

Here’s what you can do:

Join the conversation of #MyNormal online. Read more about the campaign here

Become our advocate to help people with intellectual disabilities cope with this difficult time through donations. These donations will help us equip them with better medical care, better opportunities and a chance to be treated as equals in the society. 

Download the social media assets here.

Find out more about joining us here.

It is said that no matter how small the group is, a group of people who are committed to change the world are unstoppable and carry the power of a million. 

Will you be our one in a million? 

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The following is an excerpt from “Isolation isn’t new for those with intellectual disabilities. But covid-19 still poses a threat,” an op-ed by Timothy Shriver for the Washington Post. The original article can be read here.

What our society looks like after this crisis depends on our collective understanding of the threats posed by inequity — and the work we do to address them. Let’s start by recognizing that people with intellectual disabilities are among those most vulnerable to the novel coronavirus. This is partly because about a quarter of adults with intellectual disabilities in the United States live in group homes. The risk of infection and death in these environments is staggeringly high. A recent study of group homes and similar facilities in New York City estimated that residents are around five times more likely than the general population to develop covid-19, and that those who get it are about five times more likely to die from it.

For a host of reasons related to being a medically underserved population, people with intellectual disabilities already suffer disproportionately from preventable disease, chronic pain and premature death. We have yet to resolve inequalities in our health-care system that are causing death, illness and emotional trauma to those who were already marginalized. Health-care providers and support staff must be trained to work with people who have intellectual disabilities — not just during the pandemic but all the time. This kind of training has long been lacking. More than 80 percent of medical students reported receiving no clinical training in the care of patients with disabilities in a 2009 study by the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. Health-care providers must know how to effectively communicate about covid-19 prevention, how to recognize symptoms and, more broadly, how to treat people with intellectual disabilities.

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