Taking things one step at a time!
Big goals for the new year don’t have to be overwhelming – sometimes the best way forward is one small step at a time! The same has been true for our client.
We’re so proud to share what meaningful outcomes they have achieved, thanks to the guidance of our Positive Behavioural Support Lead, Jasmine Wood.
As they find daily routines challenging, Jasmine has developed a brilliant visual guide system that breaks everything down into manageable chunks. It’s all about that “now, next and then” approach – just like turning those big 2025 goals into smaller, achievable steps!
The visuals are designed to:
- Act as a visual guide to reduce verbal demands (because sometimes less chat = less stress!)
- Facilitate a “now, next and then” structure for smoother transitions between activities (no surprises = happy days!)
- Motivate participation in community activities alongside preferred routines (small steps to big wins!)
By using these adaptable, portable boards, the support team has helped the client achieve important milestones across locations, such as playing on a park swing. To integrate our client into the local community like this, the team would take the board to her at the end of an period of time and use the “now, next, and then” structure to say what she can expect: for example, “now is swing, next is walk home, then iPad”.
The consistent use of these strategies fosters the independence and well-being of our client. Our support team always make sure that a preferred activity will be “next” after something that might be out of the client’s comfort zone.
This is just one of the many ways that this particular team has been delivering care that is person-centred for this client, and we’re proud to say that we see a lot of these personal touches implemented across our packages of care.
If you are looking for a health and social care provider with expertise in positive behaviour support, please visit the ‘Contact Us’ page, send an email to enquiries@amore-group.co.uk or call 0151 541 5650.
Here’s to Jasmine and the support team!
