Introduction to Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities Flashcards
What is people first language?
People first language emphasizes the individual over their condition. i.e. Ken who has down syndrome would like to use the computer. vs. The down syndrome kid wants to use the computer.
What is a developmental disability?
Any mental or physical impairment that remains before the age of 22.
What is fetal alcohol disorder?
A group of conditions that can occur in an individual to a person whose mother drank during pregnancy
What are signs or symptoms of Fetal alcohol disorder?
Hyperactivity, learning disability, vision or hearing problems, problems with heart, bones or kidneys
What are the signs of Autism?
Avoiding eye contact and wanting to be alone, having trouble understanding others feelings, avoiding talking about their feelings, repetitive actions, having trouble adapting to certain routine changes
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Group of disorders that effect a persons ability to move, maintain balance, or posture. Symptoms can change in their lifetime.
Signs of Cerebral Palsy?
Stiff muscle, poor balance and coordination,
What is Down Syndrome?
Genetic disorder resulting in an extra chromsome 21
What are the physical features of down syndrome?
Short height, web necked, slanted eyes, language delay, intellectually impaired. Some are healthy some have heart defects.
*True or False? When talking to and about people with developmental disabilities, DSPs should use everyday language, words and phrases that they would use when talking to co-workers, friends, and family
True
*Fill in the blank __________ is a group of disorders that effect a persons ability to move, maintain balance and maintain posture.
Cerebral Palsy
*Fill in the blank. Signs and symptoms of _______ may include avoiding eye contact, having trouble understanding other people feelings, or having trouble adapting to a routine.
Autism spectrum disorder
What are the agencies that help in support of people with Developmental disabilities?
- Federal Government 2. Ohio department of Developmental disabilities (DODD) 3. Local county boards, and 4. Providers of services (US)
Where does the funding come from to pay for services for people developmental disabilities?
Medicaid waivers
What percentage of the medicaid waiver is funded by the federal government vs. the state?
60% Federal government
40% State and County boards
What is a medicaid waiver program?
A program that allows DD clients to have services in the home and community rather than a long term care facility.
Who is the director of DODD?
Jeff Davis
What does the DODD do?
- pay providers 2. Make sure clients receive services 3. Make sure providers are doing what they are supposed to do (compliance).4. 8 Developmental facilities
What are the two most important roles of County Boards?
- Service and support administration 2. Serving as investigative agents
What is an SSA?
County board employee, a case manager that completes an assessment that helps determine what services the person can and should recieve. Works with individual, family, and providers. They may also find funding for services
What is an ISP?
Individual Service plan. Outlines services and support and how will DSPs provide those services
What is an IA?
County Board employee, council of government, main role is to investigate all MUI (MAJOR UNUSUAL INCIDENCE) . Investigate the cause and develop a plan so that it doesn’t occur again
What is an MUI?
An incidence that puts a person health and welfare at risk.
What is the difference between Agency service provider vs. Independent service provider?
Agencies employ 2 or more individuals in an agency to help service DD clients. Independent service providers work for and by themselves.
