Family Caregiver Course Version 2
Practice Without Pressure (PWP) is a groundbreaking alternative to restraint and sedation, designed to support individuals with disabilities such as Down syndrome and autism for medical, dental, and personal care.
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I highly appreciated Becky's testimony for its sincerity and authenticity. Its relatability makes it an inspiring example of hope and encouragement for families and individuals affected by Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
I highly appreciated Becky's testimony for its sincerity and authenticity. Its relatability makes it an inspiring example of hope and encouragement for families and individuals affected by Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
Read LessFear responses to medical, dental and personal care may cause resistance, hitting, kicking, biting or even running away.
Some call this behavior. We call it communication.
When fear is acknowledged, met with understanding and the right approach, progress is possible.
Prepare with purpose: Learn how to set yourself and your loved one up for success by creating a calm, supportive practice environment.
Establish boundaries while staying flexible: Discover how to adjust your approach to meet your loved one’s needs while ensuring care remains safe and effective.
Make every moment count: Gain strategies to maximize practice time, so even brief sessions build trust, cooperation, and confidence over time.
We understand your stress and the pressure to just get through the appointment. But rushing through care can lead to more fear, more resistance, and more trauma.
That’s why we teach a different approach—one that prioritizes trust, confidence, and participation.
When you focus on the person first, the procedure follows.
Recognize and respond to fear: Learn how to navigate your loved one’s fear responses with techniques that de-escalate anxiety and build trust.
Break down procedures step by step: Discover how to model medical, dental, and personal care tasks in a way that feels safe and predictable, removing the stress of the unknown.
Lead with confidence, not force: Master strategies to guide your loved one through daily care without trauma or restraint, turning difficult moments into cooperative ones.
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