Individual Support Plan -Summer 2026
Flynn's Summer
DSP Plan
May 29 – August 20, 2026
15 hrs/week
Mon–Fri · 3 hrs/day
5 ISP goals
13 weeks
Music & coding focus
Remember to record your time in the app after every session.
Section 1
About Flynn
NOTE FOR THE DSP: You already know Flynn, the house, and much of his daily routine -that's a huge advantage. Your job this summer is to put on the "DSP hat": be intentional about ISP goals, document what you observe, and support Flynn in ways that are a little more structured than regular sibling time. The relationship is already there. This plan helps you use it purposefully.
On patience and tone
Flynn picks up on impatience immediately. A short response, a clipped tone, or a frustrated sigh lands hard - especially coming from his brother, whose opinion means a lot to him. When things feel slow or repetitive, that is exactly when he needs the most patience. Take a breath before redirecting. Give him more time than you think he needs. If you feel yourself getting frustrated, suggest a snack break or a change of scene for both of you. The goal is never compliance. It is connection.
| What Flynn loves | Minecraft, Among Us, Bloons TD, Words with Friends, Dog Man graphic novels, building with scrap materials, movies, music production, electronic music, ranch animals |
| Communication style | Follows single-step instructions best. Visuals and written lists are very helpful. May confuse opposites (e.g., "always" vs. "never"). Can struggle to communicate emotions or complex ideas. |
| What helps him thrive | Gentle correction, positive focus, creative and energetic energy, a gentle demeanor. He shines when someone celebrates what he can do rather than highlighting what he can't. |
| Patience and tone | Never be short with Flynn. Slow down, give him more time than you think he needs, and redirect gently. If you feel frustrated, take a break together. His trust in you is the whole foundation of this. |
| Sensory triggers | Sensory overload, unexpected hugging or touching, being teased. When upset: may engage in negative self-talk, cry, slam a door, or scream. Give time and space -then help him talk through it gently. |
| Health reminders | Be aware of seizure risk -know the signs (staring spells, random vomiting, loss of awareness). |
| Eating / ARFID | Flynn has ARFID and eats a limited range of foods on a gluten-free diet. He drinks Kate Farms shakes for protein. Cue him to slow down at meals -he can overstuff his cheeks. Food exploration is a goal; use the "Food Scientist" approach with zero pressure. |
Section 2
ISP Goals at a Glance
Flynn has five active goals from his ISP. Every session should touch on at least one. Color coding matches the weekly planner.
Food / ARFID
Model curiosity and openness to food. Use the "Food Scientist" approach -investigate smell, texture, appearance. No pressure to taste. Build a Food Scientist Journal. Daily.
Physical Exercises
Practice physical and sensory processing exercises daily. Get training from mom on the specific exercises. Do them alongside Flynn to normalize it. Daily.
Coping Strategies
Weekly: teach and practice one coping strategy for perceived difficulty or rejection. Examples: deep breathing, positive re-framing ("I can't do it YET"), fine motor calming. Weekly.
Socialization
Model social skills, give gentle feedback on turn-taking and reading cues. Take Flynn to parks, pools, Bend Parks & Rec programs, and community events. Weekly.
Ranch Skills
Support Flynn in completing his ranch chore list. Give verbal cues to double-check (closing gate, cleaning up tools). Build independence -reduce prompts over time. Weekly.
Section 3
Daily Routine Template -Afternoon Sessions (3 hrs)
A suggested structure for each weekday afternoon. Flexibility is fine -consistency in the opening and closing routines matters most.
| Time | Activity | ISP Goal |
|---|
| 12:00–12:15 |
Arrival & Check-In -Greet Flynn warmly. Ask how his morning was. Let him set the tone for the session. |
Daily living |
| 12:15–12:45 |
Daily Living Block -Lunch support -cue slowing down, observe eating, offer a Kate Farms shake if intake is low. |
Daily living + Food |
| 12:45–2:15 |
Main Activity Block -Core activity for the day: community outing, ranch chores, music/coding studio, or building project. See weekly planner for specifics. |
Varies by day |
| 2:15–2:40 |
Physical Exercises + Wind-Down -Do the prescribed physical exercises together. Review what you did today -highlight what Flynn did well. |
Physical + Coping |
| 2:40–3:00 |
Snack + Food Scientist + Wrap-Up -Safe food snack with one optional food investigation (no pressure). Flynn picks free choice while you write brief case notes. Confirm tomorrow's plan. |
Food/ARFID + All goals |
Weekly Rhythm at a Glance
| Monday | Community outing -parks, pools, Bend Parks & Rec, new places |
| Tuesday | Ranch chores + coping strategy practice |
| Wednesday | Music/coding studio -shared creative projects |
| Thursday | Community/social activity or recreational program |
| Friday | Build/maker project + ranch check + food scientist |
Section 4
Week-by-Week Activity Planner
Each day, browse the Activity Menu together (Section 5) and let Flynn and his brother pick what sounds good. The activities listed in each cell below are ideas and inspiration -nothing is locked in. The ISP goal tags show what each day is meant to target, but the specific activity is always their call.
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May 29 · First Official Day
ReStore Run + Build
Head to Bend ReStore at 11am to browse for materials. Bring them home and build something together -Flynn leads the design.
Creative + Ranch
May 30
Ranch Baseline + Physical Training
Get training from mom on the physical exercises. Do ranch chores together and observe what Flynn can do independently vs. what prompts he needs.
Ranch + Physical
June 2
Community Pool
Juniper Swim & Fitness or local pool. Practice taking turns and social cues in a recreational setting.
Socialization
June 3
Ranch + Food Scientist
Ranch chores, then try a food investigation: smell, texture, or appearance of one new food. No pressure -just curiosity.
Ranch + Food/ARFID
June 4
Beat Lab
Create a beat or loop together. Model enthusiasm for experimentation: "I wonder what this sounds like!"
Creative / Coping
June 5
Bend Parks & Rec
Check out a drop-in program or recreational activity. Support Flynn in joining a group.
Socialization
June 6
Minecraft Challenge
Build something together with a theme you both pick. Ranch check + cleanup at the end.
Creative + Ranch
June 9
Nature Walk or Library
Deschutes River Trail or Bend Public Library. Practice social greetings along the way. Dog Man section at the library!
Socialization
June 10
Ranch + Coping Strategy #1
Ranch chores + introduce deep breathing or "pause and reset." Practice it during a mild challenge or frustration.
Ranch + Coping
June 11
Coding Intro -Scratch
Start a project at scratch.mit.edu -animation, mini game, or interactive story. Problem-solve as a team when you get stuck.
Creative / Coping
June 12
Words with Friends Live
Play Words with Friends or a board game in person. Practice turn-taking and recognizing social cues.
Socialization
June 13
Comic Book Day
Start a Dog Man-style comic together. Draw characters, write speech bubbles. Fine motor + creative expression.
Creative + Coping
June 16
Riverbend Park
Pack safe snacks, walk the river trail. Sensory-friendly outdoor time. Notice and name the environment together.
Socialization + Food
June 17
Ranch + Physical Exercises
Ranch chores + daily physical exercises. Do them alongside Flynn -make it a shared activity, not a task he does alone.
Ranch + Visual
June 18
Record a Track
Record a complete short song or beat. Celebrate what Flynn made -focus on positives and the effort he put in.
Creative / Coping
June 19
Movie + Discussion
Flynn picks the movie. Afterward talk about characters, what they felt, what they did -builds social-emotional language.
Socialization + Coping
June 20
Scrap Build + Ranch
Build a "Food Scientist Lab" out of scrap materials. Ranch check + gate/cleanup double-check ritual.
Creative + Ranch
June 23
Pool or Splash Pad
Community pool or Bend splash pad. Encourage interaction with peers if they're present.
Socialization
June 24
Ranch + Food Scientist Journal
Ranch chores + Food Scientist: document a new food investigation with drawings or photos. Start the journal.
Ranch + Food/ARFID
June 25
Scratch Game Build
Continue or complete the Scratch project. What do you do when stuck? Practice the coping strategy together.
Creative / Coping
June 26
Community Program
Bend Parks & Rec drop-in or community event. Practice joining a group or activity in progress.
Socialization
June 27
Comic Chapter 2
Add the next chapter. Ranch check. Review what's going well this summer.
Creative + Ranch
June 30
Community Outing
Choose a favorite local spot or check Bend's summer event calendar for something special.
Socialization
July 1
Ranch + Mid-Summer Check-In
Ranch chores + a friendly check-in: what's been the best part of the summer? What coping strategies have helped most?
Ranch + Coping review
July 2
4th of July Beat
Make a summer or patriotic-themed music track together. Listen back and celebrate what Flynn made.
Creative
July 3
Community Event
Local 4th of July eve events. If sensory-heavy, bring ear protection and plan breaks ahead of time.
Socialization
July 4
Holiday -Flexible
Family day. Optional low-key support: ranch walk, listening to Flynn's tracks together, building something small.
Family + Ranch
July 7
New Community Spot
Explore somewhere you haven't been yet -trailhead, splash pad, or community center. Novelty + social practice.
Socialization
July 8
Ranch + Progress Review
Ranch chores. Do a kid-friendly ISP goal check-in: what has Flynn learned? Celebrate wins out loud.
Ranch + All goals
July 9
Coding Milestone
Showcase the Scratch project. Start a new challenge or "level it up" with a new feature.
Creative / Coping
July 10
Real-World Social Skills
Practice a real-life social interaction: ordering at a restaurant, greeting someone new, making a phone call.
Socialization
July 11
Showcase Prep
Organize music tracks, code projects, comic pages into a simple portfolio. Ranch check.
Creative + Ranch
July 14
Pool or Park Outing
Favorite summer spot. Practice the positive re-framing coping strategy if frustrations come up.
Socialization + Coping
July 15
Ranch + Coping Strategy #2
Ranch chores + practice positive re-framing: "This is hard AND I'm still trying." Use a real challenge from the day.
Ranch + Coping
July 16
Finish a Song
Complete a music track start to finish. Debrief: what was hard? What did you do when frustrated? Celebrate the finish.
Creative / Coping
July 17
Recreation Activity
Bend Parks & Rec program. Social skill focus: asking to join an activity that's already happening.
Socialization
July 18
Maker Project
Build something functional -a birdhouse, storage box, or ranch tool helper. Ranch check + cleanup.
Creative + Ranch
July 21
Community Outing
Favorite park or river spot. Bring safe snacks. Relaxed outdoor time.
Socialization + Food
July 22
Ranch Mastery Day
Flynn leads the ranch chores with minimal prompts. Observe and give verbal cues only when needed. Celebrate independence.
Ranch (independence)
July 23
Free Choice Studio
Flynn picks: music, coding, or building. Brother's role is to collaborate and follow Flynn's lead -not direct.
Creative + Autonomy
July 24
Social Connection
Invite a peer if possible, or a community activity where other kids are present. Support from the sidelines.
Socialization
July 25
Build + Ranch
Continue the maker project. Ranch check + gate/cleanup double-check routine.
Creative + Ranch
July 28
Community Outing
Favorite spot or try somewhere new. Social skill: starting and ending conversations intentionally.
Socialization
July 29
Ranch + Food Reflection
Ranch chores + look back at the Food Scientist Journal: what has Flynn explored? How has curiosity grown since May?
Ranch + Food/ARFID
July 30
Project Polish
Finalize top music track or coding project. Add a title. Prepare to share it with the family.
Creative / Coping
July 31
Share Something
Flynn shares a project (music, code, or comic) with a family member -practice pride, explaining his work, and receiving feedback.
Socialization + Creative
Aug 1
Display Build + Ranch
Complete a build project for display in the house. Ranch check + cleanup ritual.
Creative + Ranch
Aug 4
Flynn's Favorite Outing
Flynn picks the community destination. Celebrate a great summer so far.
Socialization
Aug 5
Ranch Skills Review
Walk through all the ranch chores -what can Flynn do independently now vs. in May? Name the growth out loud.
Ranch (review)
Aug 6
Mini Showcase
Flynn presents his music and/or coding project to the family. Host it like a real show -make it a moment.
Creative + Socialization
Aug 7
Flynn's Choice Day
Full afternoon of Flynn's choosing -his interests, his pace, his call. Brother is a willing co-adventurer.
Autonomy + All goals
Aug 8
Final Build Display
Install or display the maker project in the house. Ranch tasks + celebrate the ranch work done all summer.
Creative + Ranch
Aug 11
Favorite Community Spot
Return to a favorite place from the summer. Reflect on the best memories together.
Socialization
Aug 12
Ranch + Gratitude
Ranch chores + talk about what Flynn is most proud of from this summer. Gentle, positive framing -no pressure.
Ranch + Coping
Aug 13
Summer Soundtrack
Create a short summer recap playlist or track -sounds and songs that represent this summer.
Creative
Aug 14
Social Celebration
Invite a peer or family friend to share an activity of Flynn's choice.
Socialization
Aug 15
Final Comic Chapter
Complete or continue the comic book. Ranch check + routine wrap-up.
Creative + Ranch
Aug 18
Farewell Outing
Go somewhere special Flynn chooses. Take photos to remember the summer.
Socialization
Aug 19
Ranch + Summer Recap
Ranch chores + create a simple list together: "Things I learned and did this summer."
Ranch + All goals
Aug 20
Celebration Day
Share music, code, builds, comic, and Food Scientist Journal with the whole family. End with Flynn's favorite activity.
All goals -celebration!
Section 5
Activity Ideas - Pick Together Each Day
Each afternoon, Flynn and his brother look at this list together and pick what sounds good. The goal is to mix things up across the week so different ISP areas get covered, but the specific activity is always their call.
Get Out of the House
- Drake Park + coffee shopWalk Mirror Pond, stop for drinks
- Movie at the theaterFlynn picks
- Modern Games storeTry a new board game together
- Bike parkActive, outdoors, Flynn's own pace
- Pool or swimJuniper Swim & Fitness or local pool
- Old Mill DistrictWalk around, grab a snack or drink
- Bend ReStore + buildBrowse for scrap supplies, then come home and build something
- Farewell Bend ParkOpen space, river access
- Riverbend ParkWater play and walking
- Deschutes River TrailNature walk, low crowds
- Bend Public LibraryQuiet, Dog Man graphic novels, free
- Bend Parks & Rec drop-inCheck bprd.org for current programs
Music & Coding
- Play Minecraft togetherSurvival or creative, Flynn leads
- Build something in Minecraft creative modeRanch replica, dream house, their own world
- Make a beat in GarageBandLoops, drums, full track
- BeepBox chiptuneFree browser tool, great 8-bit sounds
- Chrome Music LabVisual and interactive, sensory-friendly
- Record a full song start to finishGive it a name at the end
- Scratch coding projectGame, animation, or story at scratch.mit.edu
- Code a Bloons-style game in ScratchFlynn already knows the mechanics
- Make a Minecraft soundtrackScore their world with original music
Building & Making
- ReStore run then build at homePick out supplies and make something from them
- Scrap challengeBuild something using only what you can find at home
- Build something for the ranchTool organizer, small shelf, gate hook, feeder
- Build something for the houseFlynn picks what, then display it
- Dog Man comic chapterDraw, write, add a page to the ongoing story
- Invent a board gameDesign the rules and pieces, then play it
Ranch
- Full ranch chore roundFollow the chore list, double-check the gate and cleanup
- Ranch photo journalFlynn photographs the animals and writes captions
- Learn a new ranch skillSomething Flynn hasn't tried yet
- Flynn leads soloHe runs the chores independently, brother just observes
Hang Out at Home
- Words with Friends in personPlay live, take turns
- Movie at homeFlynn picks
- Among Us or Bloons TD togetherFlynn is the expert here
- Board gameFrom the shelf or something new from Modern Games
- Read Dog Man togetherTake turns reading pages
- Food Scientist snack sessionLook at, smell, and rate a new food - no pressure to taste
Section 6
Daily Case Notes Template
Complete these at the end of each session (10–15 min). These document progress toward ISP goals and are submitted to Enable. Keep it factual and specific.
| Category | Notes |
|---|
| Date & Time in/out | |
| Activities completed | |
| Food / ARFID | What was offered, how Flynn responded (curiosity, avoidance, new investigation?) |
| Visual exercises | Completed? How did it go? |
| Coping strategy | What came up, what you tried, how Flynn responded |
| Ranch chores | What was done, any prompts needed, gate/cleanup check |
| Community / social | Where, who, what happened socially |
| Behavior notes | Any triggers, how it resolved, what helped |
| Medication | Multivitamin given? Any refusals? |
| Highlights / wins | One specific thing Flynn did well today |
| Notes for Kate | Anything to pass along |
- Be specific: not "did ranch chores" but "collected eggs, closed the gate with one verbal cue"
- Document what YOU did, not just Flynn: "I modeled the coping strategy" or "I offered one verbal cue"
- Note both successes and challenges -both matter for the ISP review
- One or two sentences per category is enough -keep it brief but concrete
- Take a photo or two when Flynn creates something worth remembering
Section 7
Emergency & Key Information
If Flynn is missing
Search the immediate area for 1 minute. If not found, call Kate (541-797-8331). If unreachable, call Eric (650-575-8574). If both unreachable, call 911 and report a missing vulnerable youth.
| Crisis line | Deschutes County Stabilization Center -Crisis Line: (541) 322-7500 ext. 9 · Center: (541) 585-7210 · 63311 NE Jamison Street, Bend, OR 97703 |
| Seizure awareness | Flynn is at elevated risk. Know the signs: staring spells, random vomiting, loss of awareness. If a seizure occurs, keep Flynn safe, time it, and call 911 if it lasts more than 5 minutes. |
| Fire evacuation | Flynn would likely look for supports before exiting. Give clear verbal cues to exit immediately. Help him move quickly. |
| Traffic safety | Remind Flynn to look both ways. He needs physical prompts for traffic safety in unfamiliar areas. |
| Behavior reminders | Triggers: sensory overload, unexpected touch, being teased. Do NOT hug or touch without warning. Give time and space when upset. Then gently help him talk through it. |