Preference Assessment

Part II: THIS WEEK Preference Assessment need to be conducted, if you have not Select an Intervention Start Collecting data on intervention asap Round table on intervention in groups We will discuss the details of Part II Wednesday

Applications of Preference Assessment Planning for context and curriculum Planning for life style enhancement Panning for instruction and interventions (e.g., selecting reinforcers)

Method Asking the student questions Observing the student Asking the family or others familiar with the student You Can Assess Preference by:

Don’t be satisfied with one assessment You must reassess preferences Introduce new ones

Key Issues In Preference Assessment Provide a diversity of opportunities Consider preferences that have are not currently known Consider many types of preferences Find out what typical peers like Consider preferences that can be easily provided as a reinforcer Examples: high status activities, borrowing valued items, peer attention, teacher attention, games, access to special equipment, awards that carry high status, extra classroom privileges

Preference Assessment with Non-verbal students Display 4 Items Keep them near you, use real items, or pictures Items Need to Be equidistant Allow wait time for consideratio n and reach Eye Gaze Eye gaze is an alternative e response to consider Avoid Leading Putting items out in front, positioning yourself near an item Replicate Always try the item in different position

Intervention Round Table Brainstorm in small groups idea for intervention

Evidence Base Practice