About this resource
Meaningful days improve quality of life and reduce distress. This planner maps a typical day, then adds activities linked to the person's interests, valued roles, connections and goals, with a review of engagement and enjoyment.
Purpose
To increase meaningful activity as a core proactive strategy.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Positive behaviour support practitioners. Also relevant for disability support workers, NDIS providers and support coordinators.
Client or participant group: Teams supporting people with behaviour support needs.
Practice setting: Supported living, day programs and family homes.
Suggested uses
- Behaviour support planning
- Active support
- Plan reviews
- Team planning
Instructions for practitioners
- Start with the person's interests and preferences.
- Include valued roles, such as helping or contributing.
- Plan support levels for each activity.
- Review engagement and enjoyment.
Accessibility considerations
Use photos and the person's communication.
Scope and limitations
A planning tool. It is not a behaviour support plan.
Research basis
Person-centred planning shows positive but limited evidence of improving community participation and everyday choice for people with intellectual disability. Active support, which gives people real opportunities and just-enough help to take part in everyday activities, increases engagement for people with intellectual disability.
- Mansell, J., & Beadle-Brown, J. (2012). Active support: Enabling and empowering people with intellectual disabilities. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- 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
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.
