1. Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
Now I Get It!
Task Analysis
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
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2. Task analysis… takes any task and breaks it into small steps
What is task analysis?
Task analysis… takes any task and breaks it into small steps

3. Example
Hand washing can be broken down into many smaller steps:

4. Why is it important? It works!! The task is easier to do!
The person feels less overwhelmed!
Everyone feels successful !
It works!!

5. 1. Think of a task a person wants to learn
How to get started…
1. Think of a task a person wants to learn
Make a sandwich
Paint a picture
Get ready for bus
Play cards

6. Stop…think about the person
Does the person need lots of steps to learn the task?
Does the person need only a few?
Where does the person need to start?

7. 2. Make a list of all the steps. 3. Add pictures, if helpful.
Next…
2. Make a list of all the steps. 3. Add pictures, if helpful.
Steps to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich:
Step 1.
Spread peanut butter.
Step 2.
Spread jelly.
Step 3.
Press 2 slices together.

8. Now its your turn… Step 1. Thinking of a task? Here’s one:
brushing hair

9. There’s no magic number…
Step 2 – List the steps
Pick up hair brush
Brush hair from top of head down
Repeat
Put brush down

10. These pictures might work…
Step 3. Add pictures

11. Remember…
Teach the person only one step at a time until they have learned it. Don’t forget to praise the person! Praise often!