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Risk and Person-Centered Thinking

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Person-centered risk assessment is crucial in person-centered planning to supportindividuals with developmental disabilities to understand and manage risks, allowingIndividuals to make informed choices about their lives and support the development of a planthat aligns with their goals and values. Complete article download here.

Thinking About Risks

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by Michael Smull July 2013 Managing any risk begins with learning what is “important to” the person as well as what is “important for”, and helping to find a good balance between them. Often risk is significantly diminished when our understanding of what the person wants deepens and we find reasonably safe ways for the … Read more

Risks and Opportunities

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Excerpted from Patterns ofSupported Living: A Resource Catalogue Developed for: California Department of Developmental Services 1600 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 D.D.S. Contract No. Hd290099by: Allen, Shea & Associates Napa, CA 94559 and Claudia Bolton 6/93 This is another article from way back in the ASA archives that is amazingly current! Introduction There are many dimensions which shape … Read more