One DSD
Positive supports and person-centered practice
Guidance and oversight for positive support strategies and person-centered planning.
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Equity entry points
- Restriction versus support
- Whose behavior is treated as a problem
- Access to positive supports across communities
Fictional worked example
Look at the conditions around participation
A fictional participant says a noisy arrival period makes a chosen activity difficult. This is a question about the setting and support, not a diagnosis or a behavior rating.
Close the opportunity
“The activity is not a good fit. Remove it from the plan.” The response reaches a conclusion before asking what gets in the way.
What goal or opportunity disappears with that decision?
Explore support with the person
“What would make arrival easier?” Consider the person's suggestions about the setting, preparation or timing with the appropriate support team.
How will the person say whether an adjustment helps?
Bring it into your work: Name an environmental or process barrier to examine before treating participation as an individual problem. Keep clinical and support decisions with the person and the appropriate qualified team.