Ecosystem Mapping

Most of what determines whether a goal is reached sits outside the individual: family dynamics, service gaps, physical environments, funding structures, relationships between the people involved. Treating the person in isolation from that system produces plans that look good on paper and fail in practice.

Mapping the people

Who's actually involved in this person's life, and what role does each of them play? We map the full network: family, services, school or work, informal supports, and identify where roles overlap, conflict, or are missing entirely.

Mapping the environment

Physical spaces, routines, and sensory conditions shape behaviour and capacity as much as any individual factor. We look at where a person spends their time, not just what they're being asked to do there.

Mapping the system

Funding structures, service availability, eligibility rules, and transition points between services often decide what's actually achievable, regardless of the plan on paper. We identify where the system itself is the barrier, and work that into the plan rather than around it.

Finding leverage points

Not every part of the system needs to change for outcomes to improve. We look for the specific points : a single relationship, a scheduling change, a clearer line of communication, where a small shift produces disproportionate results.