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Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities say that making choices is import
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 DSPs 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 if for the individual to: - ANSWER Reach for the magazine.
Avoidance behavior - ANSWER When an individual pushes away an item, she is demonstrating:
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.
The individual's life goals. - ANSWER What can the DSP learn about the individual during the
person-centered planning process?
How should the DSP get ready for a person-centered planning meeting? - ANSWER By asking the
individual about their goals.
What is the DSPs role as a person-centered planning team member? - ANSWER to support an
individual's goals, desires, and needs
What are some tips for communicating with family members about the individual's
preferences? - ANSWER Be an honest advocate for the individual.
How can the DSP support an individual's 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.
DSP Toolbox - ANSWER Ethics, Observation, and Decision Making are skills included in the:
What may the DSPs do to assess the quality of services received by an individual? - ANSWER Ask
questions about the individual's quality of life.