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 1 in 29 children in New Jersey are identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a commonly used measure for developmental disability prevalence among school-age children (roughly 3.4%).
• People in New Jersey who have a disability experience higher unemployment than the general population: statewide statistics estimate the unemployment rate for people with disabilities (across types) at about 14%, compared with lower rates for the overall labor force.
• The prevalence of developmental disabilities among young children (historically reported as increasing from ~5.76% to ~7% between 2014 and 2016) remains a useful historical benchmark, but more recent statewide estimates specific to all developmental disabilities (beyond ASD alone) are not published in current DHS/DOE summaries.
• About 10.8% of all New Jersey residents have a disability of any kind, including cognitive, mobility, self-care, or independent living difficulties.
• Recent broad disability data indicate a substantial share of adults in New Jersey report issues with cognitive functioning, such as difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions.

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:

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/disabilityemployment.html

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