Module 1 DSP Notebook
Reasons why DSP has evolved - answer changes in funding sources
Public policy
Social values
Disability movement
one rule of dsp - answer the ability to recognize and support the talents, choices and
preferences of each person
dsp - answer to create and ensure community connections and assist people in living
their lives as full citizens
independently - answer this requires DSPs to provide supports that teach people the
skills needed to participate in the community, as ___ and fully as possible
informed decisions – answer DSPs educate individuals so they can make __ __
listen – answer DSPs __ to what individuals choose and support them in attaining it
train – answer DSPs __ individuals on ways to advocate for themselves
support – answer DSPs ___ individuals in achieving their goals, rather then achieving
the goals for them
reports - answer the DSP ___ any possible violations of abuse, neglect or any other
type of harm to the authorities and team members
train - answerDSPs __ individuals to recognize, avoid and respond to possible abuse
and harmful events
ethics - answerthey are a system of moral principles
they are principles of conduct governing a person or a group
they are a guiding philosophy
subtle ethical situations - answerspeaking in a harsh tone to an individual who has just
spilled their juice all over the table
using if statements on a regular basis - "if you don't clean your room you won't be able
to go shopping"
guidelines - answerdirest support ethic are ___
they are principles and values developed for and used by profession
, person centered supports - answeras a DSP, my first allegiance is to the person I
support: all other activities and functions i perform flow from this allegiance
promoting physical and emotional well being - answeras a DSP, i am responsible for
supporting the emotional, physical and personal well-being of the individual receiving
support
i will encourage growth, and recognize the autonomy of the individuals receiving support
while being attentive and energetic in reducing their risk of harm
integrity and responsibility - answeras a DSP, i will support the mission and vitality of my
profession to assist people in leading self-directed lives and to foster a spirit of
partnership with the people I support, other professionals and the community
confidentiality - answeras a DSP, i will safeguard and respect the confidentiality and
privacy of the people i support
justice, fairness and equity - answeras a DSP, i will promote and practice justice,
fairness and equity for the people i support and the community as a whole. i will affirm
the human rights, civil rights, and responsibilities of the people i support
respect - answeras a DSP, i will respect the human dignity and uniqueness of the
people i support. i will recognize each person i support as valuable and help others
understand their values
relationships - answeras a DSP, i will assist the people i support to develop and
maintain relationships
self determination - answeras a DSp, i will assist the people i support to direct the
course of their own lives
advocacy - answeras a DSP, i will advocate with the people i support for justice,
inclusion and full community participation
mission statement - answerbeverly farms foundation is a loving and caring home for the
developmentally disabled, which provides each individual with physical and emotional
security and a dignified quality of life, with opportunities and challenges within functional
capabilities
intellectual disability - answerthis refers to significantly sub-average general intellectual
functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested
before the age of 18 years
significantly sub average - answerdefined as an intelligence quotient of 70 or below on a
standard measures of intelligence
Reasons why DSP has evolved - answer changes in funding sources
Public policy
Social values
Disability movement
one rule of dsp - answer the ability to recognize and support the talents, choices and
preferences of each person
dsp - answer to create and ensure community connections and assist people in living
their lives as full citizens
independently - answer this requires DSPs to provide supports that teach people the
skills needed to participate in the community, as ___ and fully as possible
informed decisions – answer DSPs educate individuals so they can make __ __
listen – answer DSPs __ to what individuals choose and support them in attaining it
train – answer DSPs __ individuals on ways to advocate for themselves
support – answer DSPs ___ individuals in achieving their goals, rather then achieving
the goals for them
reports - answer the DSP ___ any possible violations of abuse, neglect or any other
type of harm to the authorities and team members
train - answerDSPs __ individuals to recognize, avoid and respond to possible abuse
and harmful events
ethics - answerthey are a system of moral principles
they are principles of conduct governing a person or a group
they are a guiding philosophy
subtle ethical situations - answerspeaking in a harsh tone to an individual who has just
spilled their juice all over the table
using if statements on a regular basis - "if you don't clean your room you won't be able
to go shopping"
guidelines - answerdirest support ethic are ___
they are principles and values developed for and used by profession
, person centered supports - answeras a DSP, my first allegiance is to the person I
support: all other activities and functions i perform flow from this allegiance
promoting physical and emotional well being - answeras a DSP, i am responsible for
supporting the emotional, physical and personal well-being of the individual receiving
support
i will encourage growth, and recognize the autonomy of the individuals receiving support
while being attentive and energetic in reducing their risk of harm
integrity and responsibility - answeras a DSP, i will support the mission and vitality of my
profession to assist people in leading self-directed lives and to foster a spirit of
partnership with the people I support, other professionals and the community
confidentiality - answeras a DSP, i will safeguard and respect the confidentiality and
privacy of the people i support
justice, fairness and equity - answeras a DSP, i will promote and practice justice,
fairness and equity for the people i support and the community as a whole. i will affirm
the human rights, civil rights, and responsibilities of the people i support
respect - answeras a DSP, i will respect the human dignity and uniqueness of the
people i support. i will recognize each person i support as valuable and help others
understand their values
relationships - answeras a DSP, i will assist the people i support to develop and
maintain relationships
self determination - answeras a DSp, i will assist the people i support to direct the
course of their own lives
advocacy - answeras a DSP, i will advocate with the people i support for justice,
inclusion and full community participation
mission statement - answerbeverly farms foundation is a loving and caring home for the
developmentally disabled, which provides each individual with physical and emotional
security and a dignified quality of life, with opportunities and challenges within functional
capabilities
intellectual disability - answerthis refers to significantly sub-average general intellectual
functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested
before the age of 18 years
significantly sub average - answerdefined as an intelligence quotient of 70 or below on a
standard measures of intelligence
