Supporting People with Down Syndrome

Which three of these statements relate to providing good support?

There is no point in people who need support learning from their mistakes.

Flexibility in terms of when and how often support is given is a good thing.

Having interests in common with the people you support is helpful.

Getting to know the people you support well is an important part of the process.

If someone in your care is putting on weight, you should put them on a diet.

Down syndrome is an illness.

Which one of the following does Down syndrome not have an impact on?

Which one of these options lists all the conditions that people with Down syndrome are most prone to?

People with Down syndrome can be targets of hate crimes because of their condition.

If you suspect that someone you support is a victim of hate crime, what should you suggest that they do first?

People with Down syndrome are more likely to have thyroid problems.

Those with Down syndrome do not live for very long.

People with Down syndrome can pass exams.

Many people with the condition can live independent lives.

Everyone with Down syndrome looks the same.

A person-centred approach means …

Circles of support only consist of the people who are paid to provide support for a person.

Which two of the following would not normally be included in a person’s circle of support?

These statements about time banks are either true or false: you choose.

A person-centred plan should be …

People with disabilities must develop skills to earn the right to be part of their community.

Good communication is about finding out what suits each individual and listening carefully. Is this true?

What are the purposes of health action plans?

What is the supporter’s role in terms of a health action plan?

If a person with Down syndrome needs your support to find work, what should you do?

When supporting a person with Down syndrome to become more involved in the community, who should be involved in the planning discussions?