The La Trobe Support for Decision Making Practice Framework Learning Resource
  • ABOUT
    • Full Credits
  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3
    • Step 1: Knowing the person
    • Step 2: Identifying & describing the decision
    • Step 3: Understanding the person's will & preferences for the decision
    • Step 4: Refining the decision & taking account of constraints
    • Step 5: Consider if a formal process is needed
    • Step 6: Reaching the decision & associated decisions
    • Step 7: Implementing the decision & seeking advocates if necessary
  • Module 4
  • Module 5
    • Attention to communication
    • Education about consequences and practicalities
    • Listening and engaging to ensure all options are considered
    • Creating opportunities
    • Breaking things down
    • Enabling risk
  • Module 6
  • Resources
  • Contact
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Strategies for Practice

Breaking things down

Breaking things down allows the person to work through the decision in smaller steps.
You have seen in Step 6 that decisions can be broken down into associated decisions. This makes it more likely that the overarching decision will be reached. ​It also highlights aspects of the decision that require further consideration.

​Remember Sally's decision to study at TAFE?
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Select the button below to learn about the strategy Enabling risk.
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​The La Trobe Support for Decision Making Practice Framework has been developed by La Trobe University Living with Disability Research Centre and supported with funding from the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). 

The purpose of this website is to provide an evidence-based source of reference for those supporting people with developmental or acquired disabilities to make decisions.
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A suggested way to cite this resource:
Bigby, C., Douglas, J., & Vassallo, S. (2019). The La Trobe Support for Decision Making Practice Framework. An online learning resource. Retrieved from: www.supportfordecisionmakingresource.com.au
  • ABOUT
    • Full Credits
  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3
    • Step 1: Knowing the person
    • Step 2: Identifying & describing the decision
    • Step 3: Understanding the person's will & preferences for the decision
    • Step 4: Refining the decision & taking account of constraints
    • Step 5: Consider if a formal process is needed
    • Step 6: Reaching the decision & associated decisions
    • Step 7: Implementing the decision & seeking advocates if necessary
  • Module 4
  • Module 5
    • Attention to communication
    • Education about consequences and practicalities
    • Listening and engaging to ensure all options are considered
    • Creating opportunities
    • Breaking things down
    • Enabling risk
  • Module 6
  • Resources
  • Contact