Category: developmental disabilities

by Michael Gillan Peckitt May 6, 2024 Number of comments0
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Increases Consultations for Developmental Disabilities Support, Offering On-site Consultations in Tama Area

In response to an increase in the number of consultations with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s office on developmental disabilities, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s support center will begin offering on-site consultations in the Tama region this month. This month, there are 17 days for those under 18 and 31 days for those 18 and older, and up to three groups per day can be consulted if reservations are made by phone or e-mail by 3:00 p.m. on the day before the on-site consultation is scheduled.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt December 3, 2023 Number of comments0
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1% of children in Japan have ‘listening difficulties’: large-scale survey also reveals connection with developmental disorders

A survey conducted by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) research team found that approximately 1% of children have symptoms of “listening difficulties” – (LiD) – such as inability to hear or frequent mishearing, even though hearing tests show no abnormalities. This is the first large-scale epidemiological study in Japan, and the paper was published in an international journal.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt September 19, 2023 Number of comments0
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Japan’s Ministry of Justice to Revise Treatment Guidelines to Strengthen Support for Developmental Disabilities in Juvenile Training Schools

The Ministry of Justice has decided to revise the treatment guidelines for staff members in juvenile training schools in the next fiscal year in order to strengthen support for juveniles with developmental disabilities. Many juveniles have developmental challenges due to developmental disabilities or abuse, but without appropriate support, they often become delinquent. The new guidelines will provide more guidance to promote the growth of these juveniles according to their individual characteristics and help them smoothly adjust to life in society after discharge from the hospital.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt August 18, 2023 Number of comments0
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My In-Laws Lack Understanding of Developmental Disabilities [Japan News Letter]

I’m a homemaker in my 40s raising twin boys in second grade of elementary school. Both boys have developmental disabilities and attend a special needs school. However, my in-laws don’t understanding my sons’ situation.

Since they were born, my in-laws have said they refuse to take care of their grandchildren. Whenever something happens while at their house, they say things like, “Developmental disabilities are the invention of doctors and you’ve been misled.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 20, 2023 1
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Workers in Japan Worry about Disclosing their Developmental Disabilities

Awareness of developmental disabilities is increasing year by year. It used to be thought that it was a problem for children, but now it is becoming known that a certain percentage of adults also have developmental disabilities. As a result, there are more people who suspect that “I might be the same”, and confusion is occurring in the workplace. We followed the front line of “adult developmental disorders” that your colleagues and subordinates may also have.

What should I say to those around me? Some desperately hide their developmental disabilities.

“Should we disclose our developmental disabilities?” is a sensitive question.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 21, 2022 Number of comments0
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Rancha Misumi’s Dream Starts at Night, in a Space where Developmental Disabilities and Gender Dysphoria are not Stigmatized

Rancha’s day begins in the internet virtual space ‘Metaverse’.

Her silky black hair sways just below her shoulders and her eyes are so transparent they seem to suck you in. Rancha is a V-tuber who streams on YouTube in her 3D avatar form. Around the third or fourth grade, Rancha was diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).