Intellectual Disability

We understand that Intellectual Disability can be present on it’s own or as part of another condition such as Downs Syndrome.

A woman with Downs Syndrome sitting in the foreground of a yoga class, wearing relaxed clothing.

Psychology can help with:

  • Adjusting to disability and accepting it

  • Working around cognitive (and other) limitations to build a balanced and meaningful life

  • Maintenance and building of foundation aspects of wellbeing such as sleep, diet and exercise

  • Developing emotional literacy and coping strategies

  • Working towards goals through considering barriers and what may assist in achieving steps along the way

  • Supporting advocacy for accommodations in various environments

  • Accessing any government/ community supports available

  • Supporting connection with others with Intellectual Disability for peer support and adaptive leisure activities

A man with Downs Syndrome looking up from typing at a laptop. It looks like he's situated in a modern home environment.