DSP 2 Study Guide for Test questions and answers with
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DSP toolbox - ANSWER Ethics
Observation
Communication
Decision making
Documentation
Individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities say that making choices is important
because: - ANSWER It gives their lives meaning.
It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for Individuals to make choices because it: -
ANSWER Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSP's and Individuals.
One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to: - ANSWER Use the "Making my own
Choices" book and picture sticker book.
If an Individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for offering a choice is: - ANSWER Ask
them which item they want.
If an Individual is not able to say or point to things they want, a good strategy for offering a
choice is to: - ANSWER Show them one item and watch for their non-verbal response.
When an Individual is given a choice between reading a magazine or listening to music, one
possible non-verbal response is for the Individual to: - ANSWER Reach for the magazine.
When an Individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating: - ANSWER Avoidance behavior
, One way to honor and respect an Individual's choice is to: - ANSWER Give them the chosen item
or activity.
An Individual choice that should be talked about during the person-centered planning process
is: - ANSWER What job an Individual wants to have.
One way for a DSP to help with an Individual's person-centered-planning process is to: -
ANSWER Share knowledge of an Individual's preferences from using the "Making My Own
Choices" book.
What can the DSP learn about the Individual. The person-centered-planning process? - ANSWER
The Individual's life goals
How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered-planning meeting? - ANSWER By asking
the Individual about their goals.
What are some tips for communicating with family members about the Individuals preferences?
- ANSWER Be an honest advocate for the Individual.
What is the DSP's role as a person-centered planning team member? - ANSWER To support
Individual's goals, desires, and needs.
How can the DSP support an Individuals goals and objectives? - ANSWER Know what their
responsibilities are.
How can the DSP help to assess an Individual's progress in meeting their IPP goals and
objectives? - ANSWER Write down observations or keep a record of what is done to implement
the IPP.
solutions 2025
DSP toolbox - ANSWER Ethics
Observation
Communication
Decision making
Documentation
Individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities say that making choices is important
because: - ANSWER It gives their lives meaning.
It is important for DSPs to provide opportunities for Individuals to make choices because it: -
ANSWER Helps build a cooperative relationship between DSP's and Individuals.
One way to learn about what makes individuals happy is to: - ANSWER Use the "Making my own
Choices" book and picture sticker book.
If an Individual has good verbal skills, a good strategy for offering a choice is: - ANSWER Ask
them which item they want.
If an Individual is not able to say or point to things they want, a good strategy for offering a
choice is to: - ANSWER Show them one item and watch for their non-verbal response.
When an Individual is given a choice between reading a magazine or listening to music, one
possible non-verbal response is for the Individual to: - ANSWER Reach for the magazine.
When an Individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating: - ANSWER Avoidance behavior
, One way to honor and respect an Individual's choice is to: - ANSWER Give them the chosen item
or activity.
An Individual choice that should be talked about during the person-centered planning process
is: - ANSWER What job an Individual wants to have.
One way for a DSP to help with an Individual's person-centered-planning process is to: -
ANSWER Share knowledge of an Individual's preferences from using the "Making My Own
Choices" book.
What can the DSP learn about the Individual. The person-centered-planning process? - ANSWER
The Individual's life goals
How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered-planning meeting? - ANSWER By asking
the Individual about their goals.
What are some tips for communicating with family members about the Individuals preferences?
- ANSWER Be an honest advocate for the Individual.
What is the DSP's role as a person-centered planning team member? - ANSWER To support
Individual's goals, desires, and needs.
How can the DSP support an Individuals goals and objectives? - ANSWER Know what their
responsibilities are.
How can the DSP help to assess an Individual's progress in meeting their IPP goals and
objectives? - ANSWER Write down observations or keep a record of what is done to implement
the IPP.
