An AUsome Life · family-role field notes
20-minute backyard football
One choice. One simple play. A clear finish.
1 · Choose
Throw, handoff or kick. Use the person’s usual communication method and allow time to answer.
2 · Play
Mark start and finish. Model once. Take a few turns. Walking, seated play or watching before joining all count.
3 · Done
Put the ball away. Show or say “done.” Move into the next familiar thing.
Make it easier
- shorter distance
- softer or larger ball
- handoff instead of catch
- no whistle
- walking pace
- extra response time
- visual start / finish
What success can be
- choosing how to join
- one shared turn
- staying near the activity
- asking for more
- asking to stop
- doing it again another day
Field-kit shortcut: ball + two markers + drink + whatever communication and safety supports the person already uses. That is enough.
This is a family-life idea, not individualized medical, therapeutic or safety advice. Follow the person’s established support and safety plans. Adapt the activity to the person, not the person to the activity.