Person-Centered Planning and Support Flashcards
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A person-centered plan is considered 'living' because it:
Answer: Gets updated regularly as the person's goals and needs change
A living plan is continuously reviewed and revised to reflect changes in the person's preferences, goals, and life circumstances.
When a DSP notices that a support plan no longer reflects what a person wants, the BEST first step is to:
Answer: Document the concern and notify the supervisor or care coordinator
DSPs should document observations and alert the appropriate team member so the plan can be formally updated through proper channels.
Which statement BEST reflects the principle of 'presuming competence' in person-centered planning?
Answer: Believe the person has the capacity to learn and contribute unless proven otherwise
Presuming competence means starting with the belief that every person can grow, communicate, and make meaningful choices.
A person's 'circle of support' in person-centered planning typically includes:
Answer: Family, friends, community members, and professionals chosen by the person
The circle of support is a self-selected network of people who know and care about the individual and help them achieve their goals.
What does 'self-determination' mean in the context of disability services?
Answer: The person has control over decisions affecting their own life
Self-determination empowers individuals with disabilities to direct their own lives, make choices, and take responsibility for outcomes.
During a planning meeting, a person with limited verbal communication keeps pointing to a photo of a park. A person-centered DSP should:
Answer: Recognize this as a preference and explore whether outdoor activities should be a goal
Non-verbal cues and expressions of interest are valid and important communications that DSPs must recognize and incorporate into planning.
Which planning approach asks 'What is working and not working?' from multiple perspectives to improve supports?
Answer: Essential Lifestyle Planning (ELP)
Essential Lifestyle Planning (ELP) specifically gathers input from multiple people to identify what is important to and for the person and what must change.