FSP
Essentials
Essentials
This is what the acronym FSP stands for.
What is Family Support Provider?
Name 2 qualities of a leader.
What are good communication skills, honesty, acting with integrity, being a visionary / motivator, being consistent, etc.
The name of Autism Delaware's Executive Director.
Who is Brian Hall?
What you should do if you don't have an answer for a someone.
What is tell them? (and offer to find an answer and get back to them)
Name two other names/roles for a FSP.
What is advocate, navigator, partner, support specialist, peer, etc.?
Define active listening.
What is making a conscious effort to hear not only the words another person is saying but, more importantly, try to understand the complete message being sent.
This month is recognized as National Autism Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month.
What is April?
Give 2 examples of how we can manage our emotions while serving others.
What is identifying your emotional triggers, practice telling your story so it becomes routine, say "this is difficult for me, give me a moment," do not apologize for your emotions, etc.?
Fill in the blank: This core concept of being a FSP is the premise that a ____ to ____ approach to supporting families is best.
What is Peer to Peer?
Fill in the blank: Identifying an individual's _________ allows others to see positive qualities in themselves.
What is "Identifying an individual's strengths allows others to see positive qualities in themselves."
This DSM diagnosis related to Autism in no longer in official use.
What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Give an example of person-first language versus identity-first language.
What is a child diagnosed with ASD versus an Autistic child?
Define Autism Family Support Provider (FSP).
What is a parent or primary caregiver who is raising (or has raised) a child/youth who has ASD and has experience in advocating for their child/youth in multiple settings, programs or systems.
What a relationship is built upon (more than 1 correct answer).
What is confidence in one another, reliability, competence, honesty, and openness?
This is the location for AD's annual Walk for Autism in 2025.
What is Dover Speedway?
Define what it means to practice a family driven/centered practice.
What is allowing families to have primary decision-making roles in the care of their own children?
Name three responsibilities a FSP may fulfill.
What is supporting caregiver self-care, serving as a role model to families, sharing personal experience to foster connection/community, assisting families in establishing goals, ensuring access to providers, facilitating team meetings, advocating for a family's needs, partnering with other staff/agencies, attending support meetings, promoting family/youth involvement, etc.?
Identify one way we can nurture others as a peer.
What is focus on giving rather than receiving, showing love/respect/recognition/encouragement, give a sense of belonging or hope, help build bridges in negative relationships, etc.?
This is the current rate of Autism prevalence as reported by the CDC.
What is 1 in 36?
This is what becoming "trauma-informed" means.
What is recognizing that trauma is ubiquitous (it is a shared/universal experience). People who experienced trauma need support and understanding. Well-meaning caregivers / service-providers can perpetuate can re-traumatize.