Deanna Discovers a Passion

Introducing Deanna, a creative spirit with a passion for photography and a deep love for animals. Living in specialised accommodation, Deanna’s support team reached out to Everyday Independence for NDIS positive behaviour support to help improve her quality of life.

NDIS Positive Behaviour Support

Everyday Independence Behaviour Support Practitioner Kaitlyn worked with Deanna’s support team to understand how they could better meet Deanna’s needs. Together, they determined that Deanna needed to increase her social engagement and stimulation. The team found that Deanna was most happy and content when spending time with the resident cat at her home, so Kaitlyn felt that an initiative involving animals was the way to go.

Kaitlyn and the support team encouraged Deanna to visit a local animal rescue shelter, where she could cuddle and comfort cats waiting for adoption. She took photos at the shelter and used these as a positive talking point with her support team.

After frequent visits to the animal shelter, it was clear that Deanna’s well-being had improved, and she developed stronger connections with those around her.

Deanna also collaborated with a Habit Coach to broaden her activities, learn new skills, and find greater enjoyment in daily life.

Deanna was excited to use her iPad more independently to continue photographing cats and building positive relationships with her family by face-timing them.

On the journey supporting Deanna, Kaitlyn says:

The Everyday Way focuses on building the capacity of an individual’s support network so they can help them achieve their goals. Seeing Deanna enjoy and engage in new activities and enhance her quality of life was amazing.

Behaviour Support Practitioner, Kaitlyn

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