Work

Question 1

Accommodations for Self-Efficacy

Answer 1

Reinforce good work habits
set-up a role model or job coach
teach self-advocacy skills
encourage positive self-talk

Question 2

Accommodations for Concentration

Answer 2

Put work requests in writing and in a to-do box
provide optimal working conditions
clear direct commands

Question 3

Accommodations for Environmental Stimuli

Answer 3

work in a separate office or space with decreased stimulation
dividers between work stations
Use headphones or eliminate background noise

Question 4

Accommodations for Stamina

Answer 4

provide breaks or a shortened day
avoid working during breaks
Distribute tasks based on energy levels
training of stress reduction techniques

Question 5

Accommodations for Time pressure

Answer 5

maintain structure and have daily time logs
Prioritize tasks and delegate others

Question 6

Accommodations for Positive Relationships

Answer 6

meet and greet orientation settings
allow time for working together
set boundaries

Question 7

Work conditioning program

Answer 7

provided in a clinical manner to address performance skills and factors
one single discipline
real and simulated work
Transition between acute care and return to work

Question 8

Work Hardening program

Answer 8

multi-disciplinary
organized like the person’s job
increase productivity, safety, tolerance, and work behaviors
CARF accreditation is required

Question 9

EPIC Functional Evaluation System

Answer 9

Focus: determination of capability for lifting, carrying, climbing, and other physcial work related tasks
Method: use of the EPIC modules, standardized
Population: Adults

Question 10

Jacobs Prevocational Assessment (JPVA)

Answer 10

Focus: assessment of work related skills in 14 areas
Method: individual completes 15 brief tasks
Scoring: evaluator checks off areas that were observed to be difficult
Population: Adolescents and preadolescents with learning disabilities

Question 11

McCarron-Dial System

Answer 11

assessment of prevocational, vocational, and educational abilities in 5 main areas
Method: pre-screening interview, work samples from each area, occurs in structured test center, observation in work or classroom setting
Scoring: each of the instruments is scored, work samples, and observations are scored
Population: 16 years or older with neuro impairment

Question 12

Reading-free Vocational Interest Inventory

Answer 12

Focus: identification of vocational interests in a number of areas
method: presents a group of three pictures and requests the client to choose the job that’s most preferred, 55 sets of pictures
Scoring: converted to a numerical score that represents the level of interest
Population: individuals with IDD