CESP Exam Dumps : Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)

An assistive technology tool is any device, software, or equipment that helps people work around their challenges and achieve their goals1. A visual task list is an example of an assistive technology tool that can help employees with cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, or attention deficits to organize their tasks, prioritize their work, and stay focused23. The other options are not correct because:

• An individualized education plan (IEP) is a document that outlines the special education and related services that a student with a disability will receive in school4. It is not relevant to the workplace setting.
• A workplace accommodation is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities5. A visual task list may be considered a workplace accommodation if it is provided by the employer to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, but it is not the only example of a workplace accommodation.
• A task analysis is a process of breaking down a complex task into smaller, manageable steps that can be taught to the learner6. A visual task list may be based on a task analysis, but it is not the same thing. A task analysis is a method of instruction, while a visual task list is a tool for self-management. References:
• Domain 4 Workplace and Related Supports123456
• What is Assistive Technology?
• Using Visual Schedules: A Guide for Parents
• Visual Task Lists for Students with Disabilities
• Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Workplace Accommodations
• Task Analysis

According to the CESP handbook, one of the core competencies of an employment support professional is to facilitate natural supports in the workplace1. Natural supports are the relationships and assistance that occur among co-workers and supervisors in a typical work environment2. They can help the employee with ADHD to integrate into the work culture, learn new skills, and receive feedback and encouragement3. Working with the employee at all times to keep him on task is the least important structured activity because it may undermine his autonomy, self-confidence, and motivation. It may also create a dependency on the employment support professional and prevent the development of natural supports. A better approach would be to help the employee find strategies to cope with his ADHD symptoms, such as minimizing distractions, breaking down tasks, using reminders, and taking breaks4. Movinghim to a less busy time of the day, developing a routine of tasks, and having the co-workers be his natural supports are all more important structured activities than working with him at all times. References: 1: CESP Candidate Handbook, page 5 2: CESP Candidate Handbook, page 18 3: Natural Supports in the Workplace 4: ADHD in the Workplace

According to the CESP Candidate Handbook1, one of the core competencies of Domain 1 (Application of Core Values and Principles to Practice) is to “provide information and support to individuals and theirfamilies regarding the impact of employment on benefits”. This involves educating the individual and their family about the various work incentives and programs that can help them retain some or all of their disability benefits while working, such as the earned income exclusion, the student earned income exclusion, the Plan to Achieve Self-Support, the Ticket to Work program, and others. Providing informational literature on disability benefits and work incentives and offering to refer the individual to have a benefits analysis is the best way to dispel the myths about losing SSI due to earned wages, as it will help the individual understand their rights and options, and make informed decisions about their employment goals. Suggesting that the individual can appeal the decision of the Social Security Administration, call them for more information, or hide their work activity are not effective or ethical ways to address the individual’s concerns, as they do not provide accurate or comprehensive information, and may create more confusion or fear for the individual. References: 1: CESP Candidate Handbook, page 4.