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On-Task Behavior
Being able to identify the expected task and then sustain attention in order to complete steps to finish the task. Off-task behavior occurs when attention is directed away from the task or when avoidance of task behaviors emerge.
Reference links
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The Functional External Memory Aid Tool Version 2.0: A How-To Clinical Guide 0
Author: Alyssa M Lanzi 1 2, Anna K Saylor 1, Robert F Dedrick 3, Michelle S Bourgeois 4, Matthew L Cohen 1 2 5 - This clinical-focus article describes new resources available to help clinicians administer and interpret Version 2.0 of the FEMAT when serving adults with cognitive-communication disorders.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Activity List(s)
Visual Schedule Cards
Goal Bank
- Allie will attend 3 different activities for a minimum of 3 minutes with no challenging behaviors across 3 of 5 sessions. 0
- Given visual timer, Orlando will end preferred task and transition to therapist selected task without negative behaviors 4 out of 5 trials across 3 sessions as measured by clinician observation and data collection to increase pragmatic and executive functioning skills. 2
- When given scenarios of social conflicts, Hannah will demonstrate problem-solving skills by identifying the problem and generating 2 solutions appropriate to the situation, with min assistance, with 80% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions to demonstrate examples of pragmatic/social / life skills such as dealing with conflict. 0
Resources
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Taking Turns Conversation Visual Support
Sara Lowczyk
A visual support and reminder for taking turns in conversation.
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Social Story: Active Listening
Jessica Lenden-Holt
1 page social story on active listening (I listen with my eyes, ears, and body.) Customize with your own pictures/drawings. Word document included for personalization.
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Car Token Reward System
Jessica Lenden-Holt
6 car token reward system. "I am working for" visual . 4 sample photos of reward/motivators.
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Santa Speech Homework
Breann Voytko
A quick and easy homework sheet for around Christmas time
Includes activity list1
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Minion Token Reward System
Jessica Lenden-Holt
6 count Minion token reward system I am working for visual 4 sample reward photos
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Emoji Token Reward System
Jessica Lenden-Holt
6 emoji token reward system "I am working for" visual 4 sample photos of rewards/motivators
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Token Reward System Trophies
Jessica Lenden-Holt
Earn trophies for correct productions/responses. Set of 10.
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YETI, SET, GO! Game Companion For Articulation
Breann Voytko
Use this resource for targeting any speech sound while playing YETI, SET, GO
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I Can Do It! Reward Chart
Sara Lowczyk
This is a weekly reward chart to be sent home with parents or to be used at school for expectations.
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First Next Then Visual
Jessica Lenden-Holt
Visual supports for first, next, then. Can be used as a visual schedule or for sequencing activities.
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Social Story: I Will Sit In My Chair
Jessica Lenden-Holt
1 page. Edit to fit child’s needs. Personalize with photos/drawings.
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Token Reward System/Visual Support: Desired Items As Puzzle Pieces
Jessica Lenden-Holt
Token reinforcement system using photos of highly desired items.
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Token Reward System Flower Emoji
Jessica Lenden-Holt
6 colorful flower emoji token reward system "I am working for" visual 4 sample desired items
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Potty Training Chart
Sara Lowczyk
A reward chart created while I worked at The Autism Program of Illinois.
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Social Story During COVID- Farm Animal Mask Story
Jessica Lenden-Holt
Social Story by Autism Little Learners with permission to share.
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Time Management Chart
Sara Lowczyk
This is a time management chart to send home with parents to aid in creating a homework schedule. This was created while I worked at The Autism Program, see below for website and details.
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Feed the Cat/Dog Home Checklist
Sara Lowczyk
These are step by step instructions for feeding a cat/dog. These were created while I worked at The Autism Program and used to send home.
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