Acronyms
What does IDPH stand for?
Illinois Department of Public Health
This world-renowned animal scientist and advocate for Autism wrote Thinking in Pictures.
Who is Temple Grandin
This building was the first building constructed from the grassroots efforts of the original founding families. It was a school building for children. What year was this building built?
1968
If someone has the diagnosis of epilepsy. This means they may have controlled or uncontrolled _________.
Seizures. Several different types of seizures range from severe to mild. Make sure to know who in your building has a diagnosis of epilepsy/seizures and to follow the seizure protocol. This includes completing a seizure report. Ask your Manager if you need assistance with this.
If someone is ambulatory, that means they need a wheelchair. True or False?
False. This means a person is able to walk
What Does BMC stand for?
Behavior Management Committee
This amazing author and educator was both blind and deaf.
Who is Helen Keller
What month is National Disability Month Celebrated in?
July because that's when the ADA went into effect
ID/DD stands for what?
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. All participants served by Park Lawn have this diagnosis. Generally, diagnosis is assigned in the developmental period and can affect functions as diverse as intellectual, physical, or behavioral areas.
Non-verbal ways of communication can be smiling, gestures, body language, and posture. True or False?
True-There are many ways for some that is non-verbal to communicate.
What is an FSA and where do they work in the Agency?
Facility Service Aid in CILA. They assist the house managers as needed.
This actor starred in the hit show, Glee.
Who is Lauren Potter?
What does ADA stand for? Hint, it was signed into effect in 1990 by President George Bush
Americans with Disabilities Act. This law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in various areas of life, not limited to employment, public accommodations, and public services.
This Disability has an extra copy of chromosome 21
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects physical and developmental challenges. Often associated with heart defects, gastrointestinal problems, thyroid problems, hearing/vision problems, weak muscle tone, DD delays.
You're in the community with the participants at a coffee shop, but you do not have any money. You are feeling very tired and need a boost to stay awake. It's ok to borrow money from one of the participants. You can pay them back on payday. True or False?
False, this is not ok
What do we refer to the 40-bed as?
PLC-Park Lawn Center
This famous actor was diagnosed with Autism and experienced symptoms of Tourette's syndrome at a young age. He attributes his disability to his creative genius in making films such as Ghostbusters.
Who is Dan Aykroyd
What year did the Special Education -Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) go into effect?
1975
CP stands for what diagnosis?
Cerebral Palsy refers to several types of movement disorders or disorders of muscle tone that are caused by early brain injury or disturbance in neurological development. The symptoms impact people differently and at different degrees.
Mary has a choking risk and requires her liquids to be thickened to the consistency of honey, doctor's order. This is done using honey. True or False?
False Tick-It is a thickening power added to liquids to make them easier to swallow and less likely to choke. It works by slowing the liquid movement and giving the body more time to protect the airways.
What does DSP stand for?
Direct Support Person
This actor starred in American Horror Story
Frank Portada the Executive Director has worked at Park Lawn for ____ years.
40 years
Sometimes people with this diagnosis can become overstimulated and may need to take a break.
What is Autism? Autism is a complex developmental condition that results in differences in the way which a person interacts, learns, and behaves. Autism is a spectrum and now affects 1 in 31 children
Choice can be offered in so many ways. Choosing what color shirt to wear. Choosing a snack to have. Choosing what show to watch. Picking a color to use when painting. Giving input with thumbs up or down if they want to do an activity. True or False?
True