Lifespan - Adolescence & Adult Years

Question 1

T/F A gap in service & support system exists for some persons between 18-21

Answer 1

True!

Question 2

The focus in adolescence is on as much _______ & _________ independence as possible.

Answer 2

Social & Occupational

Question 3

Adolescents may be prepared by: (2)

Answer 3

Vocational Prep

Functional Academics

Question 4

4 Types of Vocational Training: (WCWC)

Answer 4

Work/Study
Career Education
Work Experience
Community Referenced Training

Question 5

Transition planning is intended for the transition from?

Answer 5

Adolescence to Adulthood

Question 6

Transition planning should begin:

Answer 6

2 Yeas Before student leaves school

Question 7

To be effective, transition planning relies on (3)

Answer 7

Effective HS programs
Broad range of adult services
Cooperative planning between school & community

Question 8

In addition, for a successful transition to adulthood we must educate onL

Answer 8

Sexuality - safe & responsible behaviour

Question 9

Why is adequate sexual education paramount for persons with ID?

Answer 9

Vulnerability to exploitation & abuse (2x more likely)

Question 10

Why is employment important? (3)

Answer 10

Contributes to Identity
Provides social contact/integration
Perceived ‘member of society’
Money! More options :)

Question 11

Real work for real wages in real settings:

Answer 11

Competitive Employment

Question 12

Competitive employment can take place in 3 ways.

Answer 12

With no support services
With time-limited training & support services
With ongoing support services

Question 13

With ongoing support services is known as:

Answer 13

Supported Employment Model

Question 14

Supported employment support is based on:

Answer 14

Individual needs & not time-limited

Question 15

Here, a job coach provides intense one-2-one training, throughout day but may be faded - co-workers may also train

Answer 15

Individual Placement Model

Question 16

5-8 Individuals who have a crew supervisor. Community service jobs, landscaping/janitorial. Contract work.

Answer 16

Community Work Crew

Question 17

Here, 2-8 individuals work alongside non-disabled employees with continuous long-term support.

Answer 17

Enclave Model

Question 18

Established specifically for persons with ID, piece-work, sorting. Pay by unit/productivity. Low-pay, non-competitive.

Answer 18

Sheltered Employment Model

Question 19

Preferred living arrangements?

Answer 19

Supported apartment living (1-2ppl)

Question 20

Other living arrangements include:

CSHP (4)

Answer 20

Community residence
Semi-independent c support as needed
Housing co-op w/ volunteer support
Professional Parents/Foster Care

Question 21

Another difficult transition occurs at:

Answer 21

Retirement!

Question 22

Three step pre-retirement planning process:

Answer 22

1. Create awareness of retirement & lifestyle change
2. Identify wishes/dreams
3. Develop retirement plan (leisure initiation - cards)

Question 23

Persons with ID in retirement need to be involved in:

Answer 23

Recreational Activities

Question 24

Recommended pre-retirement is a..

Answer 24

Phase out/In process c mentor

Question 25

Adults with DS are at higher risk of:

Answer 25

Alzheimer's

Question 26

Average age of onset for Alz in DS

Answer 26

50

Question 27

DS increased alz because of...

Answer 27

Chromosomal Anomaly @ 21 site