Planning for Interventions
Within Naturally Occurring Family Routines and Activities
Adapted from FACETS
materials, Lindeman & Woods - http://www.parsons.lsi.ku.edu/facets/
Outcome: Katy
will use playground equipment, play in the sandbox, and explore the outdoors.
Why is this important? We like to take our kids to the park and want
both of our daughters to enjoy this activity. We want Katy to have things she
can do with her sister, on her own and with other kids whether she is at the
neighborhood park, in our backyard, or in some other outdoor location on family
visits.
How will you know when you have met your outcome?
Kathy will have 3 things she likes to and can do at the park with her sister,
and one thing she likes to do and will do by herself at home and in the park.
Routine: Playing
outside at the park or family backyard
Skills, Supports,
and Adaptations Needed to Work On This Outcome
What's already working?
- Katy loves to be
outside and is motivated to play
- Family is very
supportive
- Park is within
walking distance
What skills does Katy need to work on this outcome?
- Walk on rough surfaces
- Climb stairs
- Hold on to a swing
rope
- A willingness to
explore a variety of textures with her hands
- Focus attention
- Take turns, follow
directions
- Use signs or words
to indicate needs and respond to questions
What environmental supports/adaptations would enhance this outcome?
- Encourage the use
of a walking stick, as needed, on rough surfaces
- Use sandbox toys
with varied textures, sounds, and colors
- Encourage Katy's
sister to plan and lead games/activities at the park
- Use an adapted
child swing
What skills/supports does the family need to work on this outcome?
- Suggested activities
- Reassurance of
safety
Possible Learning
Opportunities/Activities
What possible
opportunities exist within the routine or environment for meeting this outcome?
- Walking over the
wood chips around the playground equipment
- Climbing up the
ladder and going down the slide
- Playing games in
the sandbox
- Swinging
- Playing a direction
following game
- Walking a round
the pond to look for frogs or fish
- Going on a treasure
hunt
- Crossing a bridge
- Searching in the
grass for clovers
Who Can Help? (Brainstorm
a list of possibilities.)
Who are the family members, professionals/providers, and others who can help
child/family achieve this outcome?
- Mother, Father,
Sister
- Other Children
at the Park
- PT
- Educator
- SLP
- Family friends
Possible Locations
Where could child/family work on this outcome?
- Neighborhood park
- Family's backyard
- Other outdoor locations
visited by the family