THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(DSP) CORRECT 100%
Direct Support
Professional
(DSP) - ANSWER You are a DSP. A DSP works
with and supports individuals
with intellectual/developmental
disabilities where they live and
work
Individual - ANSWER How this training refers to
individuals with intellectual/
developmental disabilities.
It will remind you to treat
each person you support
as an individual with
unique interests, abilities,
preferences, and needs
People First
Language and People
First Behavior - ANSWER Language that refers to the
qualities of a person, not a
person's disabilities
•You take the time to learn about an
individual's needs, strengths, and
preferences.
•You do not assume that you know
what is best.
•Your manner of supporting individuals reflects their needs, strengths, and preferences.
Notes for staff: - ANSWER DSPs perform their
jobs in licensed homes, day programs,
supported or independent living
environments, and work sites A DSP has many important roles to play.
DSP: A PARTNER - ANSWER assisting individuals to
lead independent lives and participate
in and contribute to the community.
DSP: A TEACHER - ANSWER finding creative and
(DSP) CORRECT 100%
Direct Support
Professional
(DSP) - ANSWER You are a DSP. A DSP works
with and supports individuals
with intellectual/developmental
disabilities where they live and
work
Individual - ANSWER How this training refers to
individuals with intellectual/
developmental disabilities.
It will remind you to treat
each person you support
as an individual with
unique interests, abilities,
preferences, and needs
People First
Language and People
First Behavior - ANSWER Language that refers to the
qualities of a person, not a
person's disabilities
•You take the time to learn about an
individual's needs, strengths, and
preferences.
•You do not assume that you know
what is best.
•Your manner of supporting individuals reflects their needs, strengths, and preferences.
Notes for staff: - ANSWER DSPs perform their
jobs in licensed homes, day programs,
supported or independent living
environments, and work sites A DSP has many important roles to play.
DSP: A PARTNER - ANSWER assisting individuals to
lead independent lives and participate
in and contribute to the community.
DSP: A TEACHER - ANSWER finding creative and
