This cluster gives Spanish summaries about getting doctors, schools, and jobs for adults with IDD. It shows what stops families who speak Spanish from getting help. BCBAs can read these to learn why some clients miss care and how to fix it. Use the short papers to talk with Spanish-speaking parents and case managers.
Common questions from BCBAs and RBTs
They are translated abstracts of existing English-language research published in journals that serve the intellectual and developmental disability field. You can share them with Spanish-speaking families to explain evidence behind service recommendations or to support advocacy conversations.
Research covered in Spanish summaries shows they are reflected far less often than families expect or than good practice requires. Tracking how often parent priorities become IEP goals and closing that gap is a concrete action any BCBA can take in planning meetings.
Research flagged in Spanish summaries highlights barriers in cancer screening, transition care clinics, and preventive services. Adults with intellectual disabilities receive these services at much lower rates than the general population. Active advocacy and care coordination are needed to close the gap.
Research shows self-directed waiver underuse is a broad problem, with state policy and demographic barriers limiting access. Language barriers add another layer for Spanish-speaking families. Connecting families with bilingual case managers who specialize in self-direction can help.
Provide written materials in Spanish, use professional interpreters rather than asking family members to translate clinical information, share Spanish-language research summaries, and connect families with Spanish-speaking peer support networks when they exist in your area.