The Caregiver's Toolkit for Supporting Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) serve as the backbone of support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Foreword
Get's Started with Module 1: Purpose of the Training Guide
Definition, Causes and Types
Characteristics of Persons Served
Human Growth and Development
Individualized Support Needs
Overview of DSP Roles
Ethical Considerations
Professional Boundaries
Effective Communication Techniques
Non-Verbal Communication
Communication with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Principles of Person-Centered Care
Developing Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
Goal Setting and Progress Monitoring