People With Developmental Disabilities

1. In Chapter 3 of the Carr Text, it is stated that people with developmental disabilities are often ignored, and they soon learn that problem behavior of getting others to interact with them.

Group of answer choicesTrue

False

2. On page 20 of the Carr text, it states that, the most important finding of studies on primitive communication procedures was that the infants who were first to , were also the first to .
3. According to the Communication Hypothesis, only people who cannot talk will use problem behavior to influence others.

Group of answer choicesTrue

False

4. Which statements below best describe the process of Person Centered Planning?

Group of answer choicesAll of these selections are true

A process of planning for and supporting the individual receiving services.

Involves those family members, friends, and professionals the individual wishes or requires.

This planning model builds upon the individual’s strengths andcapacity to engage in community activities, while honoring the individual’s preferences, choices, and abilities.

The process encourages formal and informal feedback from the individual about his/her supports and services, the progress made, and any changes desired or required.

The exclusion of a person chosen by the individual to participate in this process must be documented.

5. The Positive Behavior Support Guide provides information for developing a behavior support team. List and describe 3 types of people who should be on the team.

6. Who has the final decision about who is involved in the Person Centered Planning process?

What makes this person’s opinion so important?