At a team meeting, decisions about services a consumer will receive are based on?

• A. Family preferences
• B. Budget constraints
• C. Their needs and professional assessments
• D. Random assignment

Answer: (C)

Decisions about services are guided by the person’s needs and professional assessments of those needs. This approach ensures supports are tailored to the individual, addressing their goals, abilities, safety, and the likely benefits of different services. Team decisions rely on information from evaluations, observations, and input from the consumer (and often family), then translate that into appropriate service levels and types. Family preferences can be taken into account, but they don’t override the person’s needs or the clinician’s professional judgment. Budget constraints matter because resources limit what can be provided and may require prioritization, but they should not drive decisions at the expense of essential needs. Random assignment fails to consider the individual’s situation and thus isn’t appropriate for determining services.