About this resource
A visual roster makes it clear who does what and when. This roster uses picture prompts for common chores, a weekly grid and a done box, so people can take part in looking after their home.
Purpose
To make household tasks predictable, shared and achievable.
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 building independence with household tasks.
Practice setting: Supported living, shared homes and family homes.
Suggested uses
- Shared supported living
- Building independence
- Reducing conflict about chores
- Teaching new skills
Instructions for practitioners
- Agree chores with the people who live there.
- Match chores to preferences and skills.
- Teach new chores step by step.
- Celebrate contributions.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Look at the roster.
- Do your chores.
- Tick when done.
Accessibility considerations
Use photos of the person doing each chore.
Scope and limitations
A visual support.
Research basis
Active support, which gives people real opportunities and just-enough help to take part in everyday activities, increases engagement 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
- Mansell, J., & Beadle-Brown, J. (2012). Active support: Enabling and empowering people with intellectual disabilities. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- 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.
