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Step 1 – Identify your current situation

Global Developmental Delay > Module 2 – Participating in enjoyable family activities > Step 1 – Identify your current situation

It can be helpful to think about how often your family has fun together at the moment, and if this is an area you might like to improve. Take this survey (developed by Hoffman et al., 2006) to help you understand your current satisfaction with your family interaction.

My family enjoys spending time together
My family members talk openly with each other
My family solves problems together
My family members support each other to accomplish goals
My family members show that they love and care for each other
My family is able to handle life’s ups and downs

Also, over one week take time to observe the frequency and type of activities you currently enjoy as a family, and what activities family members enjoy the most.

Over one week write down the fun and enjoyable activities you completed together (big and small). Look at the example and then write your own, using one line for each activity.

What were you doing? When and for how long did this occur? Who was involved? How did you know everyone was having fun?
Example:
Had a water fight washing the car together		 Example:
Saturday morning, 10 minutes		 Example:
Me and Sam		 Example:
We were both laughing
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Download the Fun and enjoyable activities PDF here.

Based on your responses, you rated that you were [Very dissatisfied / Dissatisfied / Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied / Satisfied / Very satisfied] with your family interaction and you enjoyed [X] fun and enjoyable activities with your family over one week.

If you feel distressed thinking and reading about this topic, talk to your GP or health professional. You can also call Lifeline on 131 114.