2026–27 · Backup lesson · Spring 2027
Plan a Safe Light-Supply Move
Adult extension of: Push, Pull, Carry
Unscheduled alternative · available resource
Compare pushing, pulling and carrying through a small garden-supply task. Choose a comfortable method, a clear route and the assistance or stopping point that works for you.
Curriculum skill focus: Proprioceptive regulation, motor planning, body awareness, functional movement
01 · Learning
Objectives
- Identify or direct a push, a pull and a short carry with light materials.
- Plan two useful movements after checking reach, space and support needs.
- Communicate continue, change, help or stop during the task.
02 · Preparation
Materials
An empty lightweight basket or tray; large empty plant pots; tabletop start and finish markers; a clear short route if appropriate; action and help cards; usual AAC. No added weights, resistance bands or loaded bins.
03 · Practice
Adult project
- 1
Choose a practical job such as moving an empty pot from a supply tray to a work position. Check the existing mobility and positioning plan, identify comfortable reach and choose hands-on work, directing a partner or observing.
- 2
With an empty tray, observe a short push away and pull closer on the tabletop. Name or indicate the direction change; keep objects inside a safe reach rather than extending the body to complete a movement.
- 3
Observe a short carry of an empty pot, then compare it with sliding the same item on the table. Decide which method, partner assistance or alternative arrangement suits the job without adding load to make it harder.
- 4
Plan two actions in order, such as pull the tray closer and move one empty pot to the marked spot. Check that the path is clear, the destination is stable and your help or stop signal can be used throughout.
- 5
Try or direct one action at a time, pausing after each. Choose same, change or finished; at most three comfortable trials are sufficient, and a request to stop ends the movement rather than starting a persuasion step.
- 6
Review whether the plan delivered the item safely and what adjustment made it easier to use. Save the short sequence and support request, then return the light equipment without adding extra repetitions.
Evidence & interpretation
What the investigation shows
A push, pull and carry move an object in different ways. People experience these movements differently; completing light garden actions is not a prescribed sensory treatment or evidence of a guaranteed regulating effect.
Practical connection
Why this work matters
Useful for arranging a worktable, moving light supplies and communicating safe assistance during garden or household tasks.
Participation by choice
Individual access options
- Choose seated tabletop moves, a smaller comfortable reach or a partner-directed task instead of lifting or walking.
- Use action cards, spoken choices or usual AAC to plan and direct every move while someone else handles the item with your consent.
- Choose to observe, omit any disliked movement or finish after one action; familiar comfortable movement is enough and no calming effect is expected.
Review & transfer
Reflect on the work
- Which method best matched the item, route and your access needs?
- What would prompt you to change the setup, ask for help or stop?