Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) National Training Center
MHDD offers online training modules for DSPs, families, and individuals. Topics include:<br /> <br /> Autism 101: Definitions &amp; Model<br /> Aut...
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Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness. Their website contains educational material ...
 Behavioral Health & Wellness Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
May Institute Training
May Institute is an active center of research and training, maintaining affiliations with more than 50 universities, hospitals, and human service age...
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Human Services Credentialing Program - Providers' Council
The Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers, Inc. (the Providers’ Council) is a statewide association of health and human service agencies. I...
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Making the Most of Lived Experience - National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS)
This paper offers tips that professionals and people with brain injury can use to make the most of the lived experience of brain injury when collabora...
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Understanding and Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities - Living Innovations
Valued Social Roles versus activities based support. How to help people with disabilities be seen as competent, valued community members.
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care Audio & Video
Khan Academy - Introduction to Mental Disorders
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. This section contains a series of short ...
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Khan Academy - What is Cerebral Palsy & What Causes it?
Three video lessons with information about Cerebral Palsy: What is Cerebral Palsy &amp; What Causes it? Types of Cerebral Palsy Part I and II.<br /> ...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare Audio & Video
Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support
Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support is a documentary film exploring the underappreciated and underfunded work of direct support ...
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SRV Theory - International Social Role Valorization Association
The Social Role Valorization website offers educational materials and resources about SRV.
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