Additional information
by Chemise Taylor (Author)
The assessment and curriculum tool (ACT) provides a comprehensive skill assessment, building and tracking system to guide the development of treatment intervention protocols. The assessment was developed for parents, clinical professionals, teachers and/or other stakeholders to support individuals diagnosed with autism or related disorders with building adaptive functioning skills. This assessment and curriculum tool can be used with individuals ages two and up.
Primary Skill Areas Covered
➢ Behavior Management and Sensory Integration: Identifies displays of maladaptive behavior, adaptive behaviors and sensory integration difficulties
➢ Social: Identifies social awareness and interaction with families, peer and other community members
➢ Manding and Requesting: Identifies how the individual communicates wants and needs
➢ Language: Identifies how the individuals understands and uses verbal and non-verbal language
➢ Self Awareness: Identifies the individuals awareness of themselves personally and as a member of their community
➢ Self-Care and Life Skills: Identifies the individual's ability to perform activities of daily living
➢ Safety and Community Skills: Identifies the individual's awareness of safety procedures, as well as, engagement in common community activities
➢ Academic Skills: Identifies the individual's ability to perform reading, writing and mathematical tasks
