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cerebral type

a body type in which the central nervous system is thought to have a dominant role, resulting in pronounced intellectual and cognitive abilities. See Carus typology; Rostan types.

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November 15th 2024

day habilitation

day habilitation

a home and community-based service provided for a person with an intellectual or developmental disability. This service provides productive daily schedules of activity based on individualized support planning, including clinical services, companion services, socialization, recreation, vocational development, and lifestyle enrichment. In practice, these services may be delivered on a person-by-person basis or in small groups in any location during daytime hours.