by NADSP Administrator | Mar 1, 2021 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: The Pandemic, The Professionals, And The People Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at three times the risk of dying from Covid-19 disease. Many of the individuals you support have underlying medical conditions like...
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 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...
by NADSP Administrator | Oct 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Working Effectively With Families Due to the level of isolation people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face each day, this sense of belonging to family, culture, and traditions is even more critical. Family can also create...
