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Has anyone heard about the “assumption trap”? What is it?

Has anyone heard about the "assumption trap"? What is it?

Jenny

6 December 2023

3 Replies, 11 Months ago

Hi! Why are peer support groups and peer counseling especially effective in working with people with disabilities?

Vincy Chow

6 December 2023

3 Replies, 11 Months ago

My question is related to the previous one. My client seems to have difficulty with timelines: concepts such as tomorrow, last year, or last week can be meaningless. What should I do?

Vincy Chow

6 December 2023

3 Replies, 11 Months ago

I am working with a client who has a developmental disability. My challenge is that he says “yes” to every question. Any suggestions?

I am working with a client who has a developmental disability. My challenge is that he says "yes" to every question. Any suggestions?

Wendy Long

6 December 2023

3 Replies, 11 Months ago

I have a follow-up question. I am a poor lip reader. What should I do when I cannot understand what my client is saying?

Wendy Long

6 December 2023

3 Replies, 11 Months ago

Are there any instructions for lip reading?

Wincy

6 December 2023

3 Replies, 11 Months ago

I am a little bit embarrassed. I will meet my client who has to rely on a guide dog’s help. But I don’t know how to deal with the dog when meeting the client. Any suggestions?

I am a little bit embarrassed. I will meet my client who has to rely on a guide dog's help. But I don't know how to deal with the dog when meeting the client. Any suggestions?

Wincy

6 December 2023

3 Replies, 11 Months ago