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...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Responsibilities of DSPs Off Duty How do you clock out of a civil liberties movement? The ability of direct support professionals to come to work and establish relationships with people with disabilities, to truly see the people they serve as –...
