For adults with developmental disabilities, finding activities to do can be difficult. There is a lot of stigma around people with developmental disabilities and people assume they can’t handle doing things that most people can. This isn’t true.
Developmental disabilities can range from problems with speech and language to autism, cerebral palsy, and down syndrome. Depending on the nature of the disability, there are a variety of activities that these individuals can participate in.
One such activity is the Special Olympics. The Special Olympics are an organized sporting event that allows individuals with intellectual disabilities to compete in a wide variety of sports. A second activity is bowling leagues; this is great because it allows individuals to socialize while doing something they love! Third, there are many adult day programs that cater specifically to individuals with developmental disabilities.
If you’re a person with a developmental disability, or if you’re the parent or guardian of someone with developmental disabilities, you may have trouble finding activities that are appropriate and fun for you. This article is here to help you find those activities.
When you have a loved one with developmental disabilities, it’s important to keep them both mentally and physically active. There are many things you can do to keep your loved one engaged.
Here are some of our favorite activities for adults with developmental disabilities:
- Painting
Painting is a great way for your loved one to express themselves and to work on their motor skills. Take them to a local art store where they can pick out the paint supplies they want. Then, take them to an open park or garden so they can paint their surroundings.
- Dancing
Get your loved ones moving by going dancing together! You can find lots of different dance classes in your area that will teach you how to dance certain styles such as salsa, ballet, hip hop, or ballroom. Dancing is a great way to get some exercise while having fun at the same time.
- Swimming
Swimming is another great activity that can help your loved one stay fit and healthy. It also helps improve coordination because there are many different skills involved when swimming laps around the pool or playing in water with toys like balls and noodles.
- Singing
Singing along with music is a great way for your loved one to express themselves creatively and work on their vocal skills at the same time.
- Go to the library
Going to the library is one of my favorite activities. It’s free, and it’s easy to do at any age.
- Watch TV
If you like television, watching it can be an enjoyable activity for both adults and children with developmental disabilities. You can watch it at home, or you can go to the movies and watch it on the big screen.
- Going to the zoo
- Play video games