With all of the exciting things happening in EDS, it's important every once and a while to think about the programming. There are some risks of participating in this particular program and they are...
Top 5 risks of EDS:
5. Dependency on Center: EDS is a time limited program, and some client become too dependent on the program or too comfortable.
4. Inadequate furniture: Updated furniture needs to be added to make classroom more accessible/safe (include armed chairs for safety).
3. Feeling of rejection/disappointment: Many clients become very disappointed or hard on themselves when they observe peer’s success in obtaining a community job.
2. Consequences for Choices: EDS is an opportunity for clients to learn about choice making in relation to good/bad consequences. Clients may make harmful choices (such as buying pop even when on a restricted diet, or spending too much money).
1. Unsupervised: There are times when clients are expected to be independent in Pioneer or in public places; (Staff does not monitor “off” hours at MCC, loading on and off busses, etc.)
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