Toronto Catholic District School BoardSupport Services for Students with Autism
InvenTory / aSSeSSmenT of funCTIonal SkIllS In SeConDary SChoolSVersion 1.0
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
School: ___________________________________________________________________________
Teacher: __________________________________________________________________________
Support Staff: ______________________________________________________________________
Inventory completed by: ______________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________________________
IntroductionThe Inventory of Functional Skills is a series of checklists that break down non-academic tasks commonly seen in a secondary school. It was compiled through a series of structured observations of typical students in a secondary school as they engaged in their daily routines. This checklist may be used to:
• plantransitiontosecondaryschoolactivities
• identifylearningexpectationsforprogramplanning(IEPgoals)
• assessstudentprogress
In the elementary school, it will be useful to administer this inventory as you plan the transition to secondary school activities. The information will be useful for the secondary school staff in setting up their environment and helping to establishIEPgoals.Theinformationcanalsobeusedtoprepareyour student before he/she leaves elementary school.
Since elementary school routines tend to be different than that of secondary school, elementary school staff may have to create opportunities for their student to practise some tasks thatarenotatypicalpartoftheirday.Forexample,practisecarrying items on a lunch tray, opening a lock etc.
To use the Inventory of Functional Skills optimally, try administering it three times per year.
1) At the beginning of the school year to establish a baseline
2) At mid-year to assess learning
3) At the end of the year to document progress
EachtimeyouconducttheInventoryofFunctionalSkills,use the same booklet and a different coloured pen. This will help identify progress over time.
assessor Date Colour
Getting the Information - Baseline• Adjustormodifythetasksandactivitiesinthisinventoryto
parallel the routines in your classroom and school.
• Maintainobjectivityduringthebaselineprocesstodeter-mine what tasks and activities are already a part of the student’s repertoire without direct intervention or direct teaching.
• Itisimportanttonotethatforsomestudents,theuseofvisual supports are adaptations that the student may require throughout his/her life and should therefore remain in place during baseline.
• Conductabaselineoveraperiodofafewdays(e.g.3days)by observing the student while he/she engages in regular classroom or school routines and input data.
• Reviewtheresults.Identifyareas,tasks,oractivitiesthatrequire attention for programming. It may be necessary to break down the task or activity into its sequential skills or components(i.e.taskanalysis).
• Designanindividualizedprogramforthestudenttolearnthe specific tasks or activities. For more information on designinganindividualizedprogram,seeSectionC.
assessmentAssess the student’s progress by conducting regularly scheduled probes. When conducting assessment probes, return to a baseline mode whereby the student is observed performing the task/activity without direct intervention or directteachingbyadults(unlessadultsupportisidentifiedasan appropriate accommodation for the student).
evaluation CriteriaAssess the student’s progress in completing the sequential steps of a task or activity based on the type of assistance needed to independently complete each step of the task.
The following evaluation criteria may be used during both baseline and assessment probes to determine progress. Based on this criteria, movement from a full guide to a partial guide represents progress; movement from a partial guide to a visual prompt, such as modeling represents progress etc. Once a task/activity has been acquired, consider monitoring progress by assessing periodically through probes to ensure maintenance of skills.
full assistance
Student requires full hand over hand assistance.
Partial Physical assistance
Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge
Demonstration/model
Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.
natural Gesture/Point
Student demonstrates skill after a naturalgesture/Point
mastered/ Independent
Student demonstrates skill consistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted
Generalized Student demonstrates skill consistently with no assistance, in a variety of contexts(differentplaces,peopleandmaterials)
(FA) Full Assistance: Student requires full hand over hand assistance.
(PA)Partial Physical Assistance: Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge
(D) Demonstration/Model: Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.
(NG) Natural Gesture/Point: Student demonstrates skill afteranaturalgesture/Point
(M) Mastered/Independent: Student demonstrates skill consistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted
(G) Generalized: Student demonstrates skill consistently with no assistance, inavarietyofcontexts(differentplaces,peopleandmaterials)
1.SCHOOLARRIVAL
Full
Ass
ista
nce
Part
ial P
hysi
cal
Ass
ista
nce
Dem
onst
ratio
n/M
odel
Nat
ural
Ges
ture
/Po
int
Mas
tere
d/In
depe
nden
t
Gen
eral
ized
Notes
Get off bus with backpack
Walk toward school
Open school door
Enterschoolbuilding
Greet familiar adults or peers
Go to office/guidance office for admit orlateslips(ifnecessary)
b) L
ocke
r R
outin
e
FA PA D NG M G
WalktolockerareaORwaittomeetfriend(s)&walktogether
Find own locker
Removemitts/gloves&placeinpocketofjacket
Open lock and pull lock open
Removelock
Open locker door
Placelockonhook
c) O
rgan
izat
ion
and
Life
Ski
lls
FA PA D NG M G
Removebackpack&placeonfloor
Open backpack, removelunch&putinlocker
Removehat/jacket(e.g.unzip/unbuttonetc.)
Hanghat/jacketonhookinlocker
Takeoffboots&placeonlockerfloor
Get shoes from locker/backpack
Putonshoes
FA PA D NG M G
Reviewtimetable on inside of locker door
Gather books for morning classes&placeinbackpack
Pickuplock
Closelockerdoor
Closelockerdoor
Insert lock
Snap lock shut
(FA) Full Assistance: Student requires full hand over hand assistance.
(PA)Partial Physical Assistance: Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge
(D) Demonstration/Model: Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.
(NG) Natural Gesture/Point: Student demonstrates skill afteranaturalgesture/Point
(M) Mastered/Independent: Student demonstrates skill consistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted
(G) Generalized: Student demonstrates skill consistently with no assistance, inavarietyofcontexts(differentplaces,peopleandmaterials)
c) O
rgan
izat
ion
and
Life
Ski
lls
Full
Ass
ista
nce
Part
ial P
hysi
cal
Ass
ista
nce
Dem
onst
ratio
n/M
odel
Nat
ural
G
estu
re/P
oint
Mas
tere
d/In
depe
nden
t
Gen
eral
ized
Notes
Checkwatchfortimetogotoclass
HangoutatlockerwithfriendstillwarningbellORgotohomeroom
Interact with friends
Drink from water fountain in hallway – wait till fountain is free
2.LIFESKILLS-PERSONALCARE
a) W
ashr
oom
Rou
tines
FA PA D NG M G
Gotodesignatedwashroom(male/female) with backpack
Openwashroomdoor&enter
Findemptycubicle&enterORwaittillcubicle is free
Close&lockcubicledoor
Placebackpackonfloororhangonhook
Completetoileting–usetoiletpaper,flushetc.
Get backpack
Unlockcubicledoor&exit
Usekleenex&placeintrashwhenfinished
Wash&dryhandsatsink–usepapertowels&placeintrashcanORusemechanical hand dryer
b) G
room
ing
FA PA D NG M G
Enterwashroom
Get comb/brush from backpack
Lookinmirror&comb/brushhair
Putcomb/brushinbackpack
Adjustclothing
Exitwashroom
(FA) Full Assistance: Student requires full hand over hand assistance.
(PA)Partial Physical Assistance: Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge
(D) Demonstration/Model: Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.
(NG) Natural Gesture/Point: Student demonstrates skill afteranaturalgesture/Point
(M) Mastered/Independent: Student demonstrates skill consistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted
(G) Generalized: Student demonstrates skill consistently with no assistance, inavarietyofcontexts(differentplaces,peopleandmaterials)
3.ROTATIONa)
Hal
lway
s
Full
Ass
ista
nce
Part
ial P
hysi
cal
Ass
ista
nce
Dem
onst
ratio
n/M
odel
Nat
ural
Ges
ture
/Po
int
Mas
tere
d/In
depe
nden
t
Gen
eral
ized
Notes
Carrybackpack(e.g.byhand,overshoulders)
Walk to class
Walk on right side of hallway
Adjustwalkingpacedependingontraffic(i.e.slowdown,walkfaster)
Walk with traffic
Walk around crowds or wait till crowd “disperses”
Climbupordownstaircase (onrightside)
b) D
oorw
ays
FA PA D NG M G
Opendoors(asneeded)ORholdonto open door if opened by others
Walk through doorway
Holdontoopendoorifothersarewalking through
4.CLASSROOMROUTINES
a) E
ntry
Rou
tine
FA PA D NG M G
Find classroom door
Open classroom door
Enterclassroom
HandTeachernote/homework(asappropriate)
GiveTeachermessage(ifapplicable)
Findowndesk&sitinchair
Placebackpackonbackofchairorfloor
ParticipateinOpeningEx.inhome-roomorfirstclass(e.g.standforan-them, respond when name called for attendance, listen to announcements)
Interactwithclassmates(asappropriate)
(FA) Full Assistance: Student requires full hand over hand assistance.
(PA)Partial Physical Assistance: Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge
(D) Demonstration/Model: Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.
(NG) Natural Gesture/Point: Student demonstrates skill afteranaturalgesture/Point
(M) Mastered/Independent: Student demonstrates skill consistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted
(G) Generalized: Student demonstrates skill consistently with no assistance, inavarietyofcontexts(differentplaces,peopleandmaterials)
5.LEARNINGSTRATEGIESa)
Org
aniza
tion
Skills
Full
Ass
ista
nce
Part
ial P
hysi
cal
Ass
ista
nce
Dem
onst
ratio
n/M
odel
Nat
ural
Ges
ture
/Po
int
Mas
tere
d/In
depe
nden
t
Gen
eral
ized
Notes
Open backpack
Removematerialsforclass(textbook,binder, pencil case etc.)
Openbindertoappropriatesubject
Remainsittinginchairatdesk
Interactwithfriendstillclassbegins(asappropriate)
b) H
omew
ork
FA PA D NG M G
Remainsittinginchairatdesk
Openbindertoappropriatesubject
Find previous day’s homework
Participateintakinguphomework(e.g.followoral questions/answers, check own written answers, make corrections as needed)
Answerquestion(s)whencalledupon
Raisehandtoofferanswer(s)&waittillcalled upon
Lowerhandifnotcalleduponforanswer(s)
Advocate on behalf of self e.g. request assistance, clarification etc.
c) L
esso
n
FA PA D NG M G
Attendtolesson&presentationofmaterials
Remainon-taskduringorallesson
Answerquestion(s)whencalledupon
Raisehandtoofferanswer(s)&waittillcalled upon
Lowerhandifnotcalleduponforanswer(s)
Advocate on behalf of self e.g. request assistance, clarification etc.
d) S
eatw
ork
FA PA D NG M G
Passoutworksheet(e.g.passback,passforward)
Takeworksheet(s)paperswhenpassedout
Showpoliteness&courtesy(please,thank-you)
Removeitem(s)frompencilcaseasneeded(e.g.pencil/pen,eraser,ruler,white-out,pencil sharpener)
(FA) Full Assistance: Student requires full hand over hand assistance.
(PA)Partial Physical Assistance: Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge
(D) Demonstration/Model: Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.
(NG) Natural Gesture/Point: Student demonstrates skill afteranaturalgesture/Point
(M) Mastered/Independent: Student demonstrates skill consistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted
(G) Generalized: Student demonstrates skill consistently with no assistance, inavarietyofcontexts(differentplaces,peopleandmaterials)
d) S
eatw
ork
(con
t’d)
Full
Ass
ista
nce
Part
ial P
hysi
cal
Ass
ista
nce
Dem
onst
ratio
n/M
odel
Nat
ural
Ges
ture
/Po
int
Mas
tere
d/In
depe
nden
t
Gen
eral
ized
Notes
Sharpenpencil(e.g.portableorclasssharpener)
Writename&dateonworksheet
Advocate on behalf of self e.g. request assistance, clarification etc.
Openbindertotakeoutblanksheet&close binder
Copyfromboard
Completeassignedtask(s)
Movefromoneseatworkactivity/tasktoanother
Use eraser and white-out as appropriate
Raisehandtorequesthelpifneeded
Putcompletedseatworkindesignatedarea
Putmarked/unmarkedworkinappropriateplace(s)
Copyhomeworkintoagendabook
e) G
roup
Wor
k
FA PA D NG M G
Movechair&desk to form small group
Participateingroupdiscussion (small&large)
Participateinpresentationofproject
f) O
rgan
izatio
n an
d C
lass
Dism
issal
FA PA D NG M G
Cleardesk(i.e.putmaterials away in backpack)
Refertotimetabletocheckaboutnextclass
Lineupatdoor
Interact with classmates
Leaveclassroomwhenbellringsorwhen dismissed by teacher
Gotonextclass
(FA) Full Assistance: Student requires full hand over hand assistance.
(PA)Partial Physical Assistance: Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge
(D) Demonstration/Model: Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.
(NG) Natural Gesture/Point: Student demonstrates skill afteranaturalgesture/Point
(M) Mastered/Independent: Student demonstrates skill consistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted
(G) Generalized: Student demonstrates skill consistently with no assistance, inavarietyofcontexts(differentplaces,peopleandmaterials)
6.LIFESKILLSa)
Lun
ch R
outin
e
Full
Ass
ista
nce
Part
ial P
hysi
cal
Ass
ista
nce
Dem
onst
ratio
n/M
odel
Nat
ural
Ges
ture
/Po
int
Mas
tere
d/In
depe
nden
t
Gen
eral
ized
Notes
Walk to locker area
Find own locker
Open locker
Removebackpack&placeinlockerORremovebooks&putlunch/leisureitemsin backpack
Closelocker
Carrybackpack&walktowardcafeteriaORwaitforfriendsORwalktodesignated area to meet friends
b) L
unch
room
/ C
afet
eria
FA PA D NG M G
Enterluncharea
FindanemptyseatORlocatefriends,approach table, and sit in empty seat
Greet peers and/or ask neighbouring peersifseatisfree(asneeded)
Openbackpack,removelunchbag&close backpack
c) P
urch
ase
Lunc
h
FA PA D NG M G
Lineupatcafeteriadoor&stayinplace
Adjustpacedependingonmovementofline
Entercafeteria
Wait till server is ready for order
Placeorder
Pickuptraywithfoodandplaceon“counter”
Movetrayalong“counter”–keeppacewith line
Approachcashier&getwallet
AskhowmuchORwaittillcashiersaystheamount and/or look at total on cash register
Give cashier appropriate amount of money
Waitforchange&say“thank-you”
Putchangeawayinwallet
Carrytraytoutensilcounter
Get appropriate utensils for lunch
Getnapkin&appropriatecondimentsfor lunch
FindemptyseatORlocatefriends,approach table, and sit in saved empty seat
Carrytraytoemptyseat&sitattable
(FA) Full Assistance: Student requires full hand over hand assistance.
(PA)Partial Physical Assistance: Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge
(D) Demonstration/Model: Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.
(NG) Natural Gesture/Point: Student demonstrates skill afteranaturalgesture/Point
(M) Mastered/Independent: Student demonstrates skill consistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted
(G) Generalized: Student demonstrates skill consistently with no assistance, inavarietyofcontexts(differentplaces,peopleandmaterials)
d) L
unch
Full
Ass
ista
nce
Part
ial P
hysi
cal
Ass
ista
nce
Dem
onst
ratio
n/M
odel
Nat
ural
Ges
ture
/Po
int
Mas
tere
d/In
depe
nden
t
Gen
eral
ized
Notes
Openlunchbag&removelunch/drink
Eatlunch
Usenapkin(asneeded)
Tidyuptable&usetrashcan(asappropriate)
Askteacher(s)ondutyifhelpisrequired
Interact with friends/peers
e) V
endi
ng M
achi
ne
FA PA D NG M G
Getwallet,walktovendingmachine,&waitinline(ifnecessary)
Decide on item to be purchased
Openwallet,getcoins,&closewallet
Insertcoin(s)&presscodeforitem
Get item from drawer of vending machine
Checkforchange&putinwallet
Walktowardseat&eatitem
Askteacher(s)ondutyifhelpisrequired
Interact with friends/peers
f) L
eisu
re
FA PA D NG M G
Chat&interactwithfriend(s)atcafeteria table
Playtablegame(s)withfriend(s)
Readabook,listentomusicusingawalkman
Do homework or schoolwork
Leavecafeteria&“hangout”withfriends in hall
Gotodesignatedareas(e.g.library,chapel etc.)
Gotoextra-curricularactivities/lunchclub(s)
Showpermissionslip(asneeded)
Use public telephone
Walk toward locker area when bell rings
Askteacher(s)ondutyifhelpisrequired
(FA) Full Assistance: Student requires full hand over hand assistance.(PA)Partial Physical Assistance: Student demonstrates skill with partial physical assistance i.e. a tap, a slight nudge(D) Demonstration/Model: Student demonstrates skill after a model/demonstration.(NG) Natural Gesture/Point: Student demonstrates skill after anaturalgesture/Point(M) Mastered/Independent: Student demonstrates skill con-sistently with minimal to no assistance. Skill performed 80% unprompted(G) Generalized: Student demonstrates skill consistently with noassistance,inavarietyofcontexts(differentplaces,peopleand materials)
Notes
7.DISMISSALa)
Org
aniza
tion
Skills
Full
Ass
ista
nce
Part
ial P
hysi
cal
Ass
ista
nce
Dem
onst
ratio
n/M
odel
Nat
ural
Ges
ture
/Po
int
Mas
tere
d/In
depe
nden
t
Gen
eral
ized
Notes
Walk to locker area after classes
Findownlocker&openlocker
Open/close backpack as needed
Reviewagendabookforhomework
Putbinders/booksforhomeworkinbackpack
b) L
ife S
kills
FP PP M G P VV
Removeshoes&putinlockerorbackpack
Putonboots
Putoncoat/jacket&hat
Closelocker
Interact with friends
Participateinextra-curricularactivities/afterschoolclub(s)
c) E
xit R
outin
e
FP PP M G P VV
Carrybackpack
Waitforfriend(s)orwalktodesignatedareatomeetfriend(s)
Walktoexitdoor
Leaveschoolbuilding
Walk to bus