What is a Developmental Disability/SpecialNeedsNurse? A developmental disability/specialneedsnurse works with patients or populations that have developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, cerebral palsy and many other developmental disorders.
DDNs work with patients who have developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, or similar cognitive impairments. Disability nurses work in schools, hospitals, care facilities, and other healthcare or specialized settings.
Specialneedsnurses mostly work in subacute care, helping their patients prevent illness and injury while living with as much independence as possible. In a health clinic setting, developmental nurses provide a familiar face for their patients and build rapport and trust over years of care.
A developmental disability nurse or special needs nurse helps individuals with various developmental care needs. It includes patients with ADHD, autism, blindness, cystic fibrosis, down syndrome, dyslexia, or other special needs.
Developmental Disability Nurse A Developmental Disability or SpecialNeedsNurse takes care of patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities, such as Down Syndrome and Autism.
You’ll meet the healthcare needs of those with various developmental disabilities. Examples include autism spectrum disorder, Down’s syndrome, and other developmental disorders.
Our experienced care professionals are trained to help children and adults with disabilities and specialneeds such as Spina Bifida, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Cerebral Palsy and spinal cord injuries, giving them the support they need to live as independently as possible.
