Today, I was making visual supports for one of our service recipients- 12 year old girl who is having difficulty independently completing her shower routine. Her caregiver said that steps are often being skipped.
I was making her at schedule related to showering and I found an AMAZING resource for those working with BoardMaker. It is called Boardmaker Share and users upload their boards/templates there and you can download them and open them with the Boardmaker program on your computer and the CUSTOMIZE and edit them just as if you had created them from scratch. You have to register but it is quick and easy.
So I searched "Shower" and found some great boards that others has already made. I found one that I liked and edited to meet the specific needs of the individual I was creating it for. What a time saver! This is a great tool for teachers, Instrutional Therapists and parents. If you already have BoardMaker, I recommend using this site :)
It is a great way to save some time and collaborate with others.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Social Interventions -great article!
This article is a GREAT resource for learning about Social Interventions!
http://www.iancommunity.org/cs/what_do_we_know/social_skills_interventions
Take look, tell me what you think.
http://www.iancommunity.org/cs/what_do_we_know/social_skills_interventions
Take look, tell me what you think.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Respite Ideas!
As part of my placement I am creating a list of ideas/activities for respite workers to do with their service recipients . One of the common questions that my supervisor gets in regards to working with respite care participants is what activities can they do together that are LOW COST and FUN. I have created a pinterest board that I hope helps people find creative, fun and enjoyable activities.
I hope that this pinterest board can be an inspiration for those working with individuals with special needs. I am planning on becoming a respite worker-likely with individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
For those who are wondering, respite work is described as "planned short-term and time-limited breaks for families and other unpaid caregivers of children with a developmental delay and adults with an intellectual disability in order to support and maintain the primary care giving relationship."
Aside from just being a "break" for the primarily caregivers, respite care should also be an enjoyable and can be a learning experience for the person receiving the care. Hopefully my list helps create a more enjoyable experience for both the caregiver and the individual receiving care!
I hope that this pinterest board can be an inspiration for those working with individuals with special needs. I am planning on becoming a respite worker-likely with individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.
For those who are wondering, respite work is described as "planned short-term and time-limited breaks for families and other unpaid caregivers of children with a developmental delay and adults with an intellectual disability in order to support and maintain the primary care giving relationship."
Aside from just being a "break" for the primarily caregivers, respite care should also be an enjoyable and can be a learning experience for the person receiving the care. Hopefully my list helps create a more enjoyable experience for both the caregiver and the individual receiving care!
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