Skills assessments
We complete skills assessments with people we work with.
Our Occupational therapy leaflet explains more.
Active support
People can be supported to actively participate in all activities, as much as they can.
Every moment has potential for the person to participate. Supporters can then ‘fill the gaps’.
Here is a link to free online training about how to actively support someone with a learning disability.
Skills For Active Support - Every Moment has Potential website
We have created a booklet about meaningful activities. There are tips for supporters on how to promote skill development.
There are also picture ideas for you to think about activities you might like to try.
Personal care
Visual reminders can help you remember your personal care routine.
You might not need as much support if you can follow a visual reminder.
Here is one we have made, you can change it to work for you.
Visual recipes
Visual recipes can be easier to understand than written words.
You might need less support if you can follow a visual recipe.
Here are some links to easy read recipes:
Here is a link to some video recipes:
You can make your own visual recipes if you take photos of yourself doing each step.
