Description
The Smearing Diary (A4) is a structured, clinician-designed tool created by Kathryn Smith in 2007 to support reflective, compassionate understanding of smearing behaviours.
Developed for co-production with individuals, this diary helps explore sensory, emotional, and contextual patterns linked to smearing. It supports the collection of meaningful data to guide personalised strategies for care, communication, and participation.
🧠Helps identify patterns
👥 For use by therapists, families, and multidisciplinary teams
📄 A4 printable format – easy to store and revisit
💬 Complements our Saturday Short: Smearing webinar for deeper learning
🔒 Please note: For individual/family or single-clinician/department use only – not for wider distribution.
