Developmental & Intellectual Disability
Legacy offers personalized developmental disabilities services for children and youth who are intellectually delayed and disabled. Many individuals who have developmental and intellectual disabilities require help and assistance in order to lead productive, fulfilling lives.
At Legacy, we want to help these individuals reach their full potential so they can benefit from an improved quality of life as they navigate through their respective communities.
Our developmental disabilities program can be tailored to meet your loved one’s personal needs. Legacy Treatment Services is qualified by the state of New Jersey to provide in-home clinical and therapeutic services, in-home behavioral supports, and respite services for children and adults who have developmental or intellectual disabilities.
New Jersey Statistics on Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities
Legacy Treatment Services provides a range of developmental disability services for New Jersey residents who need specialized help and care.
Statistics surrounding developmental disabilities in New Jersey show that:
- About 16.5 percent of children who attend New Jersey public schools have developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- About 5 percent of children with developmental disabilities in New Jersey are between the ages of three and five, while more than 11 percent are between the ages of six and 21.
- The unemployment rate among people in New Jersey who have developmental and intellectual disabilities is about 14 percent. (The state’s overall unemployment rate is 4.3 percent.)
- The prevalence of developmental disabilities among young children in New Jersey increased from 5.76 percent to nearly 7 percent between 2014 and 2016.
- About 8.8 percent of adults in New Jersey have a cognitive disability that interferes with their ability to make decisions, remember things, and concentrate.
- About 5 percent of adults in New Jersey have a disability that prevents them from living independently and performing tasks such as shopping or going to the doctor by themselves.
About Developmental Disabilities Services at Legacy Treatment Services
Our New Jersey disability services include crisis stabilization and assessment, in-home behavioral supports, in-home clinical and therapeutic services, group homes, special education, and respite services. Our crisis stabilization program provides 24-hour medical supervision and care to patients who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness, as well as residential and housing services for those who wish to avoid hospitalization. Our in-home behavioral supports work closely with parents and caregivers of youth who have developmental and intellectual disabilities so they can develop the skills needed to manage their child’s behavior.
Legacy also offers special education programs in which disabled students are educated in ways that take their unique, individual needs and differences into account. Respite care services are available to provide relief to relatives and caregivers of disabled individuals who need time to care for their own personal needs. The staff at Legacy will personalize your loved one’s treatment program to make sure they receive the highest quality care and service.
Where to Access Developmental and Intellectual Disability Programs in New Jersey
We have several treatment centers located throughout New Jersey to help those who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. Browse our locations to find the treatment center nearest you or your loved one. We understand how difficult it can be to help someone navigate everyday life when they have a developmental disability.
We’re here to teach you skills that can make managing a disability easier for both you and your loved one.
Fill out our easy-to-use contact form or call us at 800-433-7365 to begin the treatment process today.
References:
http://www2.ed.gov/fund/data/report/idea/partbspap/2013/nj-acc-stateprofile-11-12.pdf
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/disabilityemployment.html
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db291.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/impacts/new-jersey.html