Facilitation and Mediation of Daily Programmes
Routines:
- Establish clear and predictable routines: Work with participants to create age-appropriate daily schedules that include activities, transitions, and rest periods.
- Communicate routines effectively: Display schedules visually, provide verbal reminders, and use cues to signal upcoming activities.
- Support transitions: Guide participants through transitions between activities by using clear language, providing assistance, and allowing extra time for preparation.
Daily Programme:
- Plan activities based on individual needs and interests: Assess participants' abilities, interests, and learning goals to design engaging and meaningful activities.
- Ensure variety and balance: Offer a mix of different types of activities, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional activities.
- Provide appropriate supervision: Supervise activities to ensure safety, support participation, and manage challenging behaviors effectively.
- Facilitate interactions: Encourage positive social interactions among participants during activities by modeling appropriate behavior, fostering communication, and resolving conflicts.
Supervision:
- Maintain a positive and supportive environment: Create a welcoming atmosphere where participants feel valued and respected.
- Provide clear expectations: Communicate rules, procedures, and expectations clearly to participants.
- Monitor behavior: Observe participants' behavior throughout the day to identify areas for support or intervention.
- Address challenging behaviors promptly: Intervene in challenging behaviors using appropriate strategies, such as positive reinforcement, redirection, or sensory supports.
- Collaborate with other staff: Seek input from other staff members to gather multiple perspectives and support the implementation of effective interventions.
Other Considerations:
- Individualize support: Tailor interventions to the specific needs of each participant.
- Use technology: Utilize technology to support facilitation and supervision, such as visual schedules, communication apps, and behavior tracking tools.
- Involve families: Partner with families to provide consistent support and reinforcement of routines and expectations outside the program.
- Evaluate and adjust: Regularly assess the effectiveness of the daily programme and make adjustments as needed to ensure optimal outcomes for participants.