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Direct Support Professional Project

Center:
AR-University of Arkansas Partners, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year:
2008
Contact Information:
Vanessa Krause
[email protected]
501-912-4760
Project Description:
The Direct Support Professional project consists of training or a foundaiton of knowledge for direct care staff. Training consists of 21 sections: What is a DSP?, Definition of DD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Communication, Disability Etiquette, Alternative & Augmentative Communication and Assitive Technology, Relationships & Grief, Person Centered Planning, Sensory Processing, Understanding & Supporting Behavior, Crisis Prevention, Social Understanding & Sexuality Education, Caregiver Abuse, Incident Reporting, Ring of Safety, Ethics of Touch, Service Delivery System, Health & Wellness, and Using Fun and Games to Manage Stress. This training can be provided by staff, community trainers or through the VHS/DVD series.
Keyword(s):
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Geographic Areas
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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