What is one reason for the DSP
Training?
A) To help the DSP support individuals to
have a better quality of life
A) To help the DSP support individuals to
B) To give the DSP more control over the
have a better quality of life
lives of individuals
C) To make DSPs medical experts
D) To reduce the amount of work DSPs
have to do
One value that guides services in the
Lanterman Act is:
A) Isolation
D) Satisfaction
B) Obedience
C) Dependence
D) Satisfaction
When a DSP is finding creative and
fun ways to help individuals learn
meaningful skills, they are playing the
role of:
C) Teacher
A) Ambassador
B) Boss
C) Teacher
D) Parent
Which is an example of "People First"
Language?
A) Victim of autism
C) Individual with a developmental
B) Handicapped person
disability
C) Individual with a developmental
disability
D) Mentally retarded person
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According to California state law, a
developmental disability:
A) Always begins before someone is born
B) Goes away with medication and C) Greatly limits three or more major life
therapy activities
C) Greatly limits three or more major life
activities
D) Only includes physical challenges
One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:
A) Mental illness
B) Involuntary movements B) Involuntary movements
C) High blood pressure
D) Weak bones
Which DSP tool is used when a DSP
looks and listens for things that could
attect an individual's health and well-
being?
C) Observation
A) Documentation
B) Ethics
C) Decision Making
D) Observation
Describe the DSPs role on the
individual's planning team:
A) The DSP finds and coordinates
needed services
B) The DSP provides services and
B) The DSP provides services and
supports to assist the individual to
supports to assist the individual to
achieve their goals
achieve their goals
C) The DSP makes decisions for the
individual
D) The DSP assesses the individual's
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needs and makes recommendations
for specific services
What is the Platinum Rule?
A) Treat individuals like your friends
B) Treat others as you would like to be
D) Treat others as they would like to be
treated
treated
C) Treat individuals like your own children
D) Treat others as they would like to be
treated
Which Lanterman Act value says that
services and supports should be
based on an individual's needs and
preferences?
C) Choice
A) Relationships
B) Health and well-being
C) Choice
D) Rights and responsibilities
The organizations known as Disability
Rights California, the State Council
on Developmental Disabilities, and
the Department of Developmental
Services:
B) Work with the regional centers to
A) Make up the leadership and statt of
ensure quality services to support
each regional center
individuals with intellectual/
B) Work with the regional centers to
developmental disabilities under the
ensure quality services to support
Lanterman Act
individuals with intellectual/
developmental disabilities under the
Lanterman Act
C) Send representatives to participate
on each individual's person-centered