About this resource
Trips away are exciting and can be unsettling. This visual plan covers where and when, travel, accommodation, a packing checklist, keeping routines away from home and things to look forward to, made with the person.
Purpose
To help people prepare for and enjoy time away.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Disability support workers. Also relevant for occupational therapists, positive behaviour support practitioners.
Client or participant group: Adults and young people preparing for holidays.
Practice setting: Home, supported living and respite.
Suggested uses
- Holidays
- Camps
- Visiting family
- Short stays
Instructions for practitioners
- Plan with the person.
- Use photos of the destination.
- Keep key routines.
- Pack medication and comfort items.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Look at your plan.
- Pack your bag.
- Look forward to the fun parts.
Accessibility considerations
Use photos and a countdown calendar.
Scope and limitations
A planning tool.
Research basis
Person-centred planning shows positive but limited evidence of improving community participation and everyday choice for people with intellectual disability. Visual schedules and other visual supports are established evidence-based practices for autistic children and young people, and are widely used with others who benefit from visual information.
- Knight, V., Sartini, E., & Spriggs, A. D. (2015). Evaluating Visual Activity Schedules as Evidence-Based Practice for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(1), 157–178. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-014-2201-z
- Ratti, V., Hassiotis, A., Crabtree, J., Deb, S., Gallagher, P., & Unwin, G. (2016). The effectiveness of person-centred planning for people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 57, 63–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2016.06.015
- Steinbrenner, J. R., Hume, K., Odom, S. L., Morin, K. L., Nowell, S. W., Tomaszewski, B., Szendrey, S., McIntyre, N. S., Yücesoy-Özkan, S., & Savage, M. N. (2020). Evidence-based practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism. FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina. https://ncaep.fpg.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/EBP-Report-2020.pdf
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced. Symbols are original line drawings created for Practitioner Plus.
