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What does the amygdala do?
It is the smoke detector for danger for the brain. It works with the rest of the limbic system to decide if the body needs to go into fight or flight mode.
What does the hippocampus do?
It stores long-term memory and helps the amygdala to decide if the body should go into flight or fight mode.
What is a bias? Give two examples of biases the people we support are labeled with.
Bias is prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
What is effective communication?
The means through which people exchange information, feelings, and ideas with one another.
Name 2 facts about trauma.
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What are the Four S’s according to Dr. Siegel to support someone who experienced trauma?
What’s the difference between sympathy & empathy?
Empathy drives connection & sympathy drives disconnection. Empathy is feeling with the person.
What is one way to resolve a power struggle?
Disengaging techniques
Interrupting techniques
Name two examples of Big T trauma.
•Sexual/Physical Assault
•War
•Natural or manmade disasters
•Catastrophic illness
•Traumatic loss of a love one
•Prolonged deprivation and powerlessness to act on one’s own behalf
Name two examples of little t trauma.
•Feeling different
•Not being accepted/social isolation
•Feeling humiliated
•Not being able to do what others do
•Moving to a new home or significant change at home
•Not being listened to
•Being misunderstood
•Failing at a task
•Getting confused or overwhelmed
What is executive functioning?
All of the conscious and nonconscious strategies we use to increase, maintain, or decrease one or more components of an emotional response.
What are the three levels of supervision? Describe each.
Routine, Close, Constant
Name 3 Biological (Physical Health) Presets
Fatal 4, diets, pain, infection, allergies, medication side-effects
Name 3 Biological (Mental Health) Presets
PTSD, depression/anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, dementia, pica
Name 2 Psychological Presets
Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation
Name the Five Families of Emotional Regulation
Situation selection, situation modification, response modulation, cognitive change, attentional deployment
Name 3 Sociological Presets
Relationships- living environment, family, friends, community
Community inclsuion- clubs, sports, volunteering, favorite activities
Why are routien improtant?
Decrease anxiety, sets expectations, provides comfort and stability in the day.
What is an antecedent?
Antecedents are simply the last setting event that occurred.
Should staff utilize reinforcement or punishment?
Reinforcement! Punishment is illegal.
Name two mental health stress factors that people with I/DD might be affected by.
■Closest relationships are paid designated persons
■Minimal family involvement or having no family
■Challenges in social interaction skills
■Lack of a meaningful relationship
■Lack of romantic opportunities
■History of loss
■Multiple placements
■Unfulfilling or lack of supported job placement
■Lack of privacy
■Limitations on choice
■Lack of opportunity to live with others of one’s own choosing
■Limited access to meaningful and personal enriching activities