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Direct Support Professional Trainer's Guide

Center:

AR-Partners for Inclusive Communities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2005

Contact Information:

Vanessa Krause
[email protected]
501-912-4760

Product Description:

The Direct Support Professional Trainer's Guide is a training curriculum specifically designed for community based direct care workers. The manual is part of a 40 hour training and consists of the following topics: Definition of Developmental Disabilities & Eligibility Requirements, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Communication, Disability Etiquette, Alternative & Augmentative Communication Technology, Person Centered Planning, Relationships & Grief, Sensory Processing, Understanding & Supporting Behavior, Crisis Prevention, Social Understanding & Sexuality Education, Incident Reporting, Caregiver Abuse, Ring of Safety, Ethics of Touch, Service Delivery System, Educational Services, Health & Wellness, Using Fun & Games to Manage Stress, The Role of the DSP.

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