The Sunfield Institute Blog
Neuroaffirming Approaches for Discussing Disability
By: Jessica Tschida, M.A., TLLP, and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
Discussing disability in a neuroaffirming manner at home and within clinical services can have important and positive implications for disabled individuals. Read on to learn more about the Social Model for understanding disability.
Autism Spectrum & Eating Out
By: Zachary Burton, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
This blog details strategies for supporting your child at restaurants, create a more accessible restaurant, and tips to help you enjoy your restaurant experience as an autistic adult.
Specific Learning Disabilities
By: Lio Riley, MSW Intern, Allura Malcolm, Ph.D., Rachel Piper, LMSW, Janelle Schenk, LMSW & Suzi Naguib, Psy.D
It is estimated that between 5-15% of individuals worldwide have a specific learning disability (SLD), which can impact a person's ability to engage in academic and occupational tasks (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This blog first explores what specific learning disabilities are, and provides an overview of the rights disabled students have under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)