ORG13 REVIEW: Is It Still Working?
Sensory support should not become permanent simply because it once worked. Review checks whether the need, action and outcome still make sense.
Five things to consider
Return to the original need
Check whether the functional problem is still present.
Check the action
Confirm that the agreed support is still being used and remains suitable.
Review the outcome
Ask whether the intended benefit is still being achieved.
Look for new barriers
Changes in health, environment, routine or preference may alter what works.
Update the record
Remove outdated information and document the revised approach.
Turning this into practical action
✓ Use meaningful review triggers as well as scheduled reviews.
✓ Involve the person in deciding whether support remains useful.
✓ Check actual practice, not only what the plan says should happen.
✓ Update relevant staff when the approach changes.
What this can look like in practice
A lighting adjustment helped a person read correspondence six months ago. At review, their vision has changed and the strategy no longer works reliably, so the support needs reassessment rather than automatic continuation.
Question for your organisation
When support is reviewed, do you check whether it still works or simply confirm that it remains written in the plan?
Important boundary
Review frequency and process should reflect individual need and the organisation’s wider responsibilities.
Want to take this further?
Review closes the loop and prevents sensory support from becoming outdated. If this resource has highlighted gaps in your organisation’s sensory practice, Sensory Visionaries can help, from reviewing what you currently have in place to providing a structured approach through the Sensory Compliance System.