Activity Analysis Stumbo & Peterson, 2009 KNR 273 Activity Analysis Stumbo & Peterson, 2009

Activity Analysis Activities are the basic tool of our trade Activity analysis is the “key to what we do” Marcia Carter “Activity analysis is probably most singular important working tool of TR” Carol Peterson

Activity Analysis Defined A process that involves the systematic application of selected sets of constructs and variables to break down and examine a given activity to determine the behavioral requirements inherent for successful participation and that may contribute to the achievement of client outcomes P. 178

Principles Analyze activity as normally or traditionally engaged in Rate the activity as compared to all other activities Analyze without regard for specific disability group Analyze for minimal level of skills required for basic, successful participation P. 181

Activity Analysis Provides… A better comprehension of expected outcomes of participation A greater understanding of the complexity of activity components A basis for comparing and contrasting the relative contributions of several activity options

Activity Analysis Provides… Information about whether the activity will help the client achieve intended outcomes Direction for the modification or adaptation of an activity Useful information for selecting facilitation or leadership techniques

Activity Analysis Provides… A rationale for the therapeutic benefits of activity involvement P. 180

4 Behavioral Areas Physical Cognitive Affective/ emotional Social See Stumbo & Peterson, pp 182-185

Interaction Patterns (Avedon, 1974) Intraindividual Extraindividual Aggregate Interindividual Unilateral Multilateral Intragroup Intergroup

Intraindividual Action taking place within the mind of a person or action involving the mind and a part of the body, but requiring no contact with another person or external object. Twiddling thumbs, daydreaming, meditation, fantasizing P. 187

Extraindividual Action directed by a person toward an object in the environment, requiring no contact with another person. Watching TV, engaging in a craft project, playing solitaire or computer games, reading P. 188

Aggregate Action directed by a person toward an object in the environment while in the company of other persons who are also directing action toward objects in the environment. Action is not directed toward one another, and no interaction between participants is required or necessary. Crafts programs, hobby groups, bingo P. 188

Interindividual Action of a competitive nature directed by one person toward another. Checkers, singles tennis, chess, singles ping pong P. 189

Unilateral Action of a competitive nature among 3 or more persons, one of whom is an antagonist or “it.” Tag, hide-and-seek, chase games, many children’s games P. 190

Multilateral Action of a competitive nature among 3 or more person, with no one person as an antagonist. Scrabble, poker, Monopoly, many games P. 190-191

Intragroup Action of a cooperative nature by 2 or more persons intent upon reaching a mutual goal. Action requires positive verbal and nonverbal interaction. Bands, choirs, plays, service projects, ballroom dancing P. 191

Intergroup Action of a competitive nature between 2 or more intragroups. Team sports, bridge, relays P. 193

Task Analysis Involve breaking down an event or larger behavior into smaller, discrete, and specific sub-behaviors that are to be performed in a particular order Helps CTRS teach an activity Need to decide how many & how large steps should be

Task Analysis Steps: Perform the task Write each step as perform it Watch others perform task Edit you steps Finalize the list of steps in sequence to be learned/taught