About this resource
Long periods without meaningful activity can affect wellbeing and behaviour. This audit maps the person's day, noting what they are doing, how engaged they are, the choices offered and the support provided, so teams can find opportunities for more meaningful engagement.
Purpose
To identify times of low engagement or limited choice and plan more meaningful activity.
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 in supported living, day programs and family homes.
Practice setting: Behaviour support assessment and service quality reviews.
Suggested uses
- Behaviour support assessment
- Active support planning
- Service quality reviews
- Team planning
Instructions for practitioners
- Observe a typical day, or complete with people who know the person well.
- Rate engagement honestly and without blame.
- Look for long gaps and missed opportunities for choice.
- Plan changes with the person and team.
Accessibility considerations
The person can share their views on activities with photos or symbols.
Scope and limitations
A planning and quality tool. It does not determine the function of behaviour.
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. Positive behaviour support aims to improve quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern by understanding their function and changing environments and skills.
- Allen, D., James, W., Evans, J., Hawkins, S., & Jenkins, R. (2005). Positive Behavioural Support: Definition, Current Status and Future Directions. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 10(2), 4–11. https://doi.org/10.1108/13595474200500014
- Mansell, J., & Beadle-Brown, J. (2012). Active support: Enabling and empowering people with intellectual disabilities. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-practice-standards
What is included
A 3-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.
