From Gaming to Success

Franklin R. recently “leveled up” from student to professional through a six-week workforce pilot program at VDO Gaming and eSports. By mastering daily operations like store opening and technical updates, Franklin turned his passion for gaming into real-world job skills in a supportive, inclusive environment.

This successful partnership between Wildwood and VDO Gaming paves the way for more individuals with developmental disabilities to transform their hobbies into meaningful career opportunities.

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Compliance: Providing the Best Supports by Protecting our Resources

Compliance: Providing the Best Supports by Protecting our Resources The Compliance Department  at Wildwood is part of our overall quality assurance programing  and it is an important part of supporting the agency’s overall success. The compliance department helps Wildwood to be able to commit our resources to our mission.  “Far

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Autism and Seasonal Affective Disorder

Autism and Seasonal Affective Disorder People with autism seem to be more prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that occurs in the fall and winter seasons when there is less daylight. It affects mood, energy levels, sleep patterns, and can lead

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Understanding and Managing Hitting Behaviors

Understanding and Managing Hitting Behaviors: A Guide for Caregivers Hitting behaviors can be very upsetting for parents and caregivers. When a person with a disability strikes out, it’s easy to interpret the action as aggression or anger. While that may sometimes be the case, hitting is often associated with frustration

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