by NADSP Administrator | Feb 1, 2021 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: A Deep Dive Into The NADSP Code Of Ethics We all have values and ideas/notions about the way things should be. We may work for provider agencies and/or people who hire us that have a specific set of rules and policies to follow. These may...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 11, 2021 | Reports
Caring for the Future: The Power and Potential of America’s Direct Care Workforce This report provides a detailed profile of these workers; a segmented look at the long-term care industry; a discussion on the evolving role of the direct care worker; a proposed...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 1, 2021 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Ethics For Direct Support Professionals Direct Support Professionals constantly act in situations and circumstances that warrant a guidebook. So many times, there are situations that involve split-second decision-making skills and instantaneous...
by NADSP Administrator | Nov 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Navigating Virtual Services Recent reports have confirmed that individuals with IDD experience greater feelings of isolation and loneliness. COVID-19 has amplified these feelings. Many individuals we support face additional barriers and...
by NADSP Administrator | Nov 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: The Importance of Self-Talk Negative self-statements such as, “It’s too hard, I can’t do it,” “I’m not smart enough,” and “There’s no point,” are judgmental, self-defeating, and condescending. These statements can be thought of as a form of...