Activities Support staff actively promote PJ’s engagement by assisting with all aspects of daily living. Activities include sensory time, meditation, listening to music, watching video clips or movies, and other calming or stimulating experiences based on PJ’s preferences. PJ enjoys spending time outdoors and regularly goes on long walks, supported by his team. He also maintains strong connections with his family and spends time with them throughout the week. Skills development Skill development is encouraged through meaningful participation in daily tasks such as meal preparation. PJ is supported to assist with chopping vegetables and is offered opportunities to smell and taste raw ingredients, helping him connect with the activity in a sensory way. Staff focus on gently encouraging PJ to take part in tasks at his own pace and comfort level. Household routine PJ is typically an early riser, waking between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. His morning begins with breakfast, followed by a sensory hour that may include aromatherapy, soft music, massage, and the use of various sensory items to help him feel calm and ready for the day. Although PJ does not currently attend a day program, he spends much of his day out in the community. Most mornings include a long walk, after which he returns home for lunch. In the afternoon, he often heads back out, sometimes visiting a local café. In the evening, PJ has a bath as part of his wind-down routine. Afterward, he may choose to spend time on his iPad or watch TV, depending on what he feels like doing. |