Fresh Air Self Care FOR ALL: Your Hiker's Profile

2.Background

The goal of this training is to help you to plan and then implement walks in nature with a person with an Intellectual / Developmental Disability (I/DD) and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  

To help you to build a plan and to help us to suggest specific options for you, we need to gather some information about your hiker's interests, abilities, and experiences. We will never share information in any way that would allow anyone to identify you or your hiker.
1.I understand and consent to the use of the information gathered through these surveys as described here.(Required.)
2.What is your first and last name?(Required.)
3.At what email address would you like to be contacted?(Required.)
We refer to the person you would like to help take walks in nature as your hiker. and use the pronouns they or them. If you are a professional planning activities for several potential hikers, we want to think of your most challenging hiker when you answer any of the questions in this survey.
4.Tell us a bit about your hiker.  How old is your hiker?(Required.)
5.Margot's ability to walk, to understand what we expect of her, and to communicate what she feels and wants is complicated by a range of diagnoses. Diagnoses can sometimes help us to anticipate a hiker's strengths and challenges.  What are some of the challenges that your hiker faces (check all that apply)(Required.)
6.When we began walking with Margot, she could not walking 100 yards without showing signs that she was not comfortable (pulling at us, grinding her teeth, and so on). When walking somewhere in the community to a place they want to go to (like a store, mall, or park), what is the furthest that your hiker can comfortably walk (e.g., without sitting down or taking a break or becoming upset)?(Required.)
7.For those whose hiker often does not continue after walking less than 200 yards, why do you think they want to stop (check all that apply)?
8.Margot's ability to walk comfortably on anything other than a smooth path is affected by the limited balance, strength and coordination associated with her Cerebral Palsy.  What are some of the challenges that your hiker might face walking on a natural path that move have some rock or roots? (check all that apply)(Required.)
9.We only discovered how much Margot liked being outdoors in nature once we started towing her in her special bike trailer.  We do not know if it was the sensory experiences (sights, sounds, and/or smells) or because we were making fewer demands of her.  Starting a walking program may be easier for those who already enjoy being outside in nature, whether at the beach, in a park, or just a backyard.  How much does your hiker enjoy being outside in nature?(Required.)
10.The US Department of Health makes specific recommendations about the amount of aerobic activity we should aim to complete.  Any activity that gets your hiker's heart beating faster counts here.  For 5 to 17 year olds, they recommend at least 60 minutes of aerobic activity every day. For 18 to 65 year olds, they recommend at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity every week. How often does your hiker get the recommended amount of aerobic activity for their age?(Required.)
11.Other national guidelines include recommendations about the amount of sleep children and adults should get each night: 9 to 11 hours of uninterrupted sleep for children aged 5-13 years;  8 to 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep for adolescents aged 14-17 years, and; 7-9 hours of good quality sleep for those aged 18 to 64 years. A program of walking may become more important for those who do not get enough sleep. How often does your hiker get the recommended amount of sleep for their age?(Required.)
12.Other national guidelines also include recommendations about the maximum amount of time children and adults should spend in recreational screen time each day: no more than 2 hours for those aged 5-17 years, and no more than 3 hours for those aged 18-64 years.   How often does your hiker exceed the recommended amount of recreational screen time for their age?(Required.)
13.Margot is happier, focused, and capable of more work after she has had a walk or exercised or done some other kind of physical work outdoors. Have you ever noticed that a physical activity seems to improve your hiker's mood or ability to work? (Required.)
14.Are there any triggers that you might encounter during a walk in a park or preserve - for example, something that your hiker is afraid or and that might lead to behaviors that you find difficult to manage?  Check all that apply.(Required.)
15.Are there any other any behaviors that might occur and that would be difficult for you to manage during a walk in a park or preserve?  Check all that apply(Required.)
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