Direct Support & Behavioral Support Training Organization
PROGRAM CATEGORIES
1
DSP essentials
2
Behavior
3
Sensory
4
Communication
Core module
DSP Essentials Training
Foundations of direct support:
- ability awareness
- personal care
- safety practices
- communication basics
- documentation
- ethical support
- emotional presence
Behavior-informed
Behavior-Informed Support
Understanding behavior without clinical treatment:
- behavior cycle
- triggers
- cues
- escalation patterns
- regulation-first approach
- RSP™ basics
Sensory & environment
Sensory & Environmental Support
Supporting sensory differences with respect:
- sensory needs
- overstimulation
- sensory diets
- environment design
- low-demand strategies
Skills in action
Communication & Documentation
DSP communication skills including:
- active listening
- daily notes
- professional communication
- observation skills
OUR DDD APPROACH
We use:
We use:
- Ability Awareness
- RSP™ Method & emotional safety
- Behavior-informed support
- Strength-based teaching
- Sensory-respectful interactions
- Daily rhythm alignment
- Dignity-led communication
- Trauma-conscious care
Our DSPs are trained to understand:
Our DSPs are trained to understand:
- communication differences
- sensory needs
- emotional cues
- self-regulation patterns
- behavioral escalation cycles
We support individuals from compassion, not control.