Pre-test: Surviving the Holidays

This pre-test will help us to know what knowledge is gained from the training. Thank you for participating.

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* 1. What does the APSR framework stand for?

Assess, Plan, Solve, Respond

Anticipate, Prepare, Support, Reflect

Adapt, Provide, Secure, Recover

Assist, Protect, Structure, Review

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* 2. In the APSR framework, which step involves identifying likely triggers related to holiday activities?

Support

Prepare

Anticipate

Reflect

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* 3. According to NCI workforce data, what is a major challenge that could impact holiday support?

There are too many DSPs scheduled during holidays

Turnover and vacancy rates create staffing instability

DSPs prefer not to participate in holiday events

Most DSPs take extended vacations during holidays

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* 4. What does “behavior as communication” mean in the context of holiday changes?

Behavior is unrelated to emotional or environmental experiences

Behavior only communicates when it is severe

Changes in behavior often indicate needs, stress, or difficulty adapting

Behavior changes are always intentional

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* 5. How can grief show up during the holidays for individuals with I/DD or staff?

Only through clear verbal statements

Through changes in behavior

Grief does not affect holiday experiences

Only when someone explicitly requests grief support

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* 6. Which “Prepare” strategy is most effective for managing holiday-related unpredictability?

Waiting to explain activities until the moment they happen

Relying solely on verbal reminders

Using visual schedules, clear timelines, and flexible plans

Avoiding discussion of upcoming events

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* 7. Why is supporting DSP wellbeing essential during the holidays?

DSP wellbeing has little impact on service recipients

DSPs cannot experience stress during holidays

Supporting DSPs improves outcomes such as health, autonomy, and safety for individuals with I/DD

It reduces the need for supervision entirely

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* 8. What is the purpose of the “Reflect” stage in the APSR framework?

Assign blame for any holiday-related challenges

Determine whether staff should avoid future holiday activities

Identify what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve supports next time

Decide which individuals should not participate in community events