D A K O TA S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

SPED 413

ECCO
PROJECT

A L E X S T E I N & C L A RA S C H I L D
FA L L 2 0 1 5

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Meeting Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5 (Clara Schild and Alex Stein)
Case Worker: Jane doe

Email: [email protected]

General Information:
John Doe was born on 5-10-72 in Mitchel. He cannot make informed decisions
alone so he is in need of a guardian. His current guardians are Lois (Mother)
and Marcus (Brother) Stacey.
He currently lives at 111 123 Street, which is a group home in Madison and
his phone number is (***) ***-****. He has been in the ECCO system since
1993. John Doe has no major health concerns. However, he doesnt always
tell people if he is in pain. John Doe doesnt need assistance to walk. He is
mainly independent but may need reminders to wash hands and flush the
toilet.
To communicate with John Doe, speak clearly and avoid verbal cues. If John
Doe begins to roam or attempt to leave it is usually a sign that he is getting
anxious. He receives 32 hour of pre-vocational services weekly and works at
the recycling every day. He doesnt like being asked questions when the
answers are obvious, pushy demanding people, too many choice, and not
having snacks.

Strengths, Interests, and Needs

John Doe enjoys being outside, cooking, going to movies, playing games
such as Uno or the Wii, and puzzles. John Doe has worked at the same place
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for quite some time so he is demonstrating dependability. He is mainly

independent. He needs supervision with cooking especially the preparation
portion. He needs supervision while outside because he has a record of
trying to run away. He also needs supervision when playing the Wii because
he tries to put more than one disk in at a time.

History
John Doe was in a childrens facility until he was referred to ECCO. He
currently works at the recycling center and the ECCO workshop. His dad was
a welder. He passed away in 2011 and John Doe attended the funeral. His
mom worked in a public Library in South Dakota. His parents were divorced.
He has two brothers and two sisters and he is the middle child. He is satisfied
with his family contact and goes home on holidays.

Medical History
He is diagnosed with mild autism and mild cognitive impairments. His
general health is good. Only medication he takes is to relieve constipation.
John Doe wore glasses but now doesnt need them. In 2000, he got frostbite
on his hands from riding his bike in the winter to his grandmas house across
town.

Logistics
John Doe is generally independent in walking, eating, clothing, and
bathroom. He needs assistance with meal preparation because he has a
tendency to eat raw or frozen food in large quantities. John Doe has a food
restriction because of unsafe cooking methods.
John Doe has a tendency to damage Wii games and only has access to one
disc at a time. He likes to put more than one disk in at the same time so, his
games are left in a locked cabinet.
He struggles with expressive communication and doesnt always verbalize
his wants and needs. When he does verbalize them he does it well. He
responds best to written directions or cues and doesnt respond well to
verbal cues. John Doe struggles with understanding slang or teasing and
takes everything literally. John Doe has to be with someone when walking
outside because he tries to run away. However, he hasnt tried to run away
since 2012.

Educational
John Doe attended special education classes through 6th grade, during that
time he was in a self-contained classroom but left for P.E. and art. He lived at
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home during this time. His peers were good with him until the middle of 6th
grade. There was only one special education teacher in his district and she
wasnt equipped to handle his needs. So, he went to Vermillion ATC. His
mother requested he be placed in Yankton. He remained in Yankton for only a
year because he had a negative experience. This is where he started to run
away. During his stay in Yankton, he ran away and started a fire in a church
with his brother. After that he moved to the Black Hills Special Services Coop.
He ran away several times here. He was then referred to ECCO because he
was turning 21.

Preference Assessment Reflection

By: Alex Stein and Clara Schild

Overall, the preference assessment went better than we planned.

When we arrived for the day, John Doe was putting together a 1,000 piece
puzzle in the living room of his group home. We had him come to the kitchen
table to perform the assessment. Trial one went well. When asked to identify
between the two items John Doe would usually pick up the item and shake it
rather than use his words to verbally communicate to us which one he
preferred. When he had to choose between two items such as solitaire or the
Mario Brothers Wii game he would hold both of them up and it took him a
while to pick one because he really liked them both. When he saw the picture
of the puzzle towards the end of Trial 1, John Doe would stand up and try to
go back over to the puzzle he was working on. Therefore, we took a break
after trial one and worked on the puzzle with John Doe.
Trial 2 was a bit more challenging. John Doe was getting anxious and
was picking between two of them more nonchalantly trying to get done. We
kept telling him only five more or only two more to keep him in his seat.
Overall, John Does top three choices were Solitaire, Puzzle, and the Mario
Brothers Wii game. We had suspected this to be the end result based on our
first visit with John Doe the previous week.

John Does Goals and Objectives

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Alex Stein, Clara Schild

Goal:
Prior to calling his mother, John Doe will type a list of what he wants to say on the
computer with less than three verbal prompts with 90% accuracy in 8 out of 10
trials.

Objective:
1. John Doe will copy written words from paper to a word document on the
computer.
2. John Doe will create his own list of 5 or more words.
3. John Doe will type his list of words with fewer prompts.

We did a task analysis of our goals and found that John Doe possesses typing skills
already. His computer is not equipped with the proper applications to continue to
build on his typing skills. John Doe can type independently if someone gives him the
words to write. We will continue to work on typing skills, but our main focus will be
expanding basic computer skills and application knowledge. 9/30/15

New goals:
Goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.
Objectives:
1.) John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop
successfully 4 out of 5 times with three or fewer prompts.
2.) John Doe will locate, open, play, and close the desired application 4 out of 5
times with three or fewer prompts.
3.) John Doe will show understanding of the games objectives and rules 4 out of
5 times.
4.) John Doe will type prewritten sentences with 3 or fewer prompts per
sentence.
5.) John Doe will complete the tasks with fewer prompts each trial.

Ecological Inventory
TC Marketplace Posture: relaxed- slouching forward or back
Looking intently at screens
Minimal conversation
One hand on mousepad
Head phones
Conversation over web page
Pointing to screen
Looking at other screens
When typing, stares at keyboard
Playing games
Einsteins

No conversation
Frequent glances around room
Staring at screen
No typing
Using arrows to scroll
Perplexed look
Posture: more proper but leaning back into chairs
Looks at people who walk by

Spectrum loungeo Poor posture

o Pointing and discussing whats on the screen
o Commenting on the backgrounds
o Eating while on computer
o More conversation than other places
o Gaming
o Not typing
o Showing screens
o Intent on screens
o Rocking on chairs

Ecological Inventory
ENVIRONMENT: Trojan Center
Marketplace

SUB-ENVIRONEMNT #1: TC

Performance of peer without

disabilities

Performance of
student with
disabilities
(+) Performed
Correct
(-) Performed
Incorrect

Instructional
Decision
Teach (T)
Adapt (A)
Support (S)

Skill Instruc
or Sup

Students posture is relaxed.

Not Applicable

There is no
having g

Student is looking Intently

at screen.
Student has one hand on
mouse.
When student types looks at
keyboard.
Student plays games on
computer.

+
+

John Doety

+
+

ENVIRONMENT: Trojan Center

SUB-ENVIRONEMNT #2: Einsteins

Performance of peer without

disabilities

Performance of
student with
disabilities
(+) Performed
Correct
(-) Performed
Incorrect

Student frequently glances

around the room.

Instructional
Decision
Teach (T)
Adapt (A)
Support (S)

John Doew
the TV in t

Student looks at people who

walk by.
Student uses arrows on
keyboard.
Student does not type
much.
Student engages in very
little conversation.

Skill Instruc
Support
Co

Not Applicable

Staying foc
good s
John Doeus
games su

+
+

On a da
Doetalked

ENVIRONMENT: Trojan Center

Lounge

SUB-ENVIRONEMNT #3: Spectrum

Performance of peer
without disabilities

Performance of student
with disabilities
(+) Performed Correct
(-) Performed Incorrect

Student talks about

what is on the screen.
Student plays games on
the computer.
Student exhibits poor
posture.
Student looks intently at
screen.
Student engages in light
conversation.

Instructional
Decision
Teach (T)
Adapt (A)
Support (S)
S

Not Applicable

We will m
commun
John Doe
solitaire on
There is no
having g

COMMON LANGUAGE PHRASES

1)
2)
3)
4)

Skill Instruc
or Sup

How do you spell this word?

Look how many points I have already.
Oh shoot! I died already!
This game is super fun!

5) Have you played this game before?

Task Analysis Learning to Open, Use, and Close 3

Computer Applications
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We will m
commun

Task

Sample
Scoring
Guide
6 Independent
5 Gesture
4 Indirect
Verbal
3 Modeling
2 Direct
Verbal
Scor

Notes

e
1) Sit at Kitchen Table

2) Log-in to account

First time doing it- verbal prompting

3) Opens Word (desktop

shortcut)

Couldnt use mouse pad on laptop

4) Type a predetermined
word

Typed: Halloween, orange, dolphin, and

pumpkin

5) Enters after each word

6) Closes document

Trouble with mousepad

7) Presses Windows Key

Has never used windows key

8) Opens Jewel Star

Has to show where to go- using touch

9) Clicks Play

10)

Switches Jewels

11)

Closes program

12)
Key
13)

Presses Window

14)

Presses Enter

4
Clicked accidently with his left hand
6
N/a
Screen went straight to tile panel
Selects Pacman

15)
Uses arrow keys
to move
16)
Closes game

6
4
4
4

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Overall, John Does computer skills were about what we expected. He does
have experience using a desktop computer, but not a laptop. John Doe got bored
quickly when using word. He did not like having to type the list, and wouldnt come
up with words on his own, even with verbal prompts. His biggest struggle was using
the mousepad on the laptop. He is use to using a physical mouse. When playing the
games, we showed John Doe how to use the touch screen instead of the mouse,
which made it a little easier. John Doe would drag his finger across the screen
instead of clicking. He needed verbal prompts for everything during the task
analysis. The only thing we had to model/physically do involved using the mouse
and finding the windows key for the first time. He wanted to continue playing the
games after the analysis. John Doe caught on really quickly, especially with PacMan. By the end he needed very few prompts.

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Lesson Plan 1

John Doe
10/7/15
Teachers: Alex Stein, Clara Schild
Overall goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.
Logistics:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

We will work with John Doe at the regular time, 4:00, right after he gets off
work.
In general, John Doe struggles with word expression. He tends to ask and
answer questions in his head, not verbally.
John Doe will have the option to play solitaire or do a puzzle as a
reinforcement during the lesson.
There are no behavioral issues that need to be addressed.
John Doe has experience on a desktop computer and knows basic computer
skills.
If John Doe begins to roam or look around a lot, it means he is getting anxious
and needs a break.
He needs supervision if outside.
He enjoys games and learns them quickly

Maintenance Objective:
Not applicable
Lesson Objective:
John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop successfully
4 out of 5 time with three or fewer prompts.
John Doe will locate and open and close the desired application 4 out of 5 times
with three or fewer prompts.
Standards:
W.3.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with
others.

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Materials needed:
o
o
o
o
o

Laptop
Desk/table
Word Application
Puzzle
Solitaire

Time:
Approximately 30 minutes total
Each new skill (opening computer, logging on, and opening/closing application) will
be approximately 10 minutes.

Procedure:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

Establish rapport
lets go to the kitchen table
Today we are going to practice starting up the new computer
First we open the laptop. Watch me open it
Now its your turn, be gentle
John Doe will open and close the laptop 5 times
We record if the attempts are successful and how many prompts are
needed.
Good job, now we are going to login under JOHN DOE
The password to your account is John Doe. Type John Doe into the
box
John Doe will login, and we will log him out
He will practice the skill 5 times while we record data
Awesome! Now we are going to click on the Microsoft Word icon
Now close the application by pressing the red X
John Doe will open and close the document 5 times
the last thing we need to do is to shut the laptop
John Doe will close the laptop
Reinforcements will be used when needed for a break

Generalization:
John Doe will generalize using a mouse with a laptop and a desktop computer.

Assessment:
Informal: observation
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Open/close
computer

Log in

Open
application

Close
application

Tria Y
Y
Y
Y
l1
P1
P2
P2
P2
Tria Y
Y
Y
Y
l2
P0
P3
P0
1
Tria Y
Y
Y
Y
l3
P0
P1
P1
P2
Tria Y
Y
Y
Y
l4
P1
P0
P0
P2
Tria Y
Y
Y
Y
l5
P1
P1
P0
P1
Key: successful attempt- Y, Unsuccessful attempt: N, prompts P#---overall success- S, overall unsuccessful- US

Trials
8
7
6
5

number of prompts

4
3
2
1
0

Trial 1

Trial 2

Trial 3

Trials

Break after trial 3- wanted to play bejeweled

Summary:

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Trial 4

Trial 5

Overall, the lesson went very well. John Doe showed progress from the first trial to
the fifth. 3 out of the 5 trials are unsuccessful due to excessive prompts. Trials 4 and
5 both only required 3 prompts, making them successful. John Doe was getting
frustrated toward the end of trial 3 with opening and closing the computer so much.
We took a break and let him choose between solitaire and the puzzle. John Doe
decided to play bejeweled. We played for about 5 minutes until he was ready to
practice opening the computer, logging in, opening the word document, closing the
document, and shutting the laptop. The trials after the break went very well. We
learned that John Doe responds well to numbers and visual ques. For the next
lesson, we will tell him how many trials practices we will do, and count them down
with him so he knows where we are at.

SPED 413
Lesson Plan 2

John Doe
10/14/15
Teachers: Alex Stein, Clara Schild

Overall goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.

Logistics:
o
o
o
o

We will work with John Doe at the regular time, 4:00, right after he gets off
work.
In general, John Doe struggles with word expression. He tends to ask and
answer questions in his head, not verbally.
John Doe will have the option to play solitaire or do a puzzle as a
reinforcement during the lesson.
There are no behavioral issues that need to be addressed.
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o
o
o
o

John Doe has experience on a desktop computer and knows basic computer
skills.
If John Doe begins to roam or look around a lot, it means he is getting anxious
and needs a break.
He needs supervision if outside.
He enjoys games and learns them quickly

Maintenance Objective:
John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop successfully
4 out of 5 time with three or fewer prompts.
John Doe will locate and open and close the desired application 4 out of 5 times
with three or fewer prompts.

Lesson Objectives:

John Doe will locate the Pac-Man application and open it 4 correctly 4 out of 5
times.
John Doe will show understand of the games objectives and rules 4 out of 5
times.
John Doe will complete the task with fewer prompts each trial.

Standard:
3.W.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interacts and collaborate with
others.
Materials:

Laptop
Mouse
Desk/table
Pac-Man Application
Puzzle
Solitaire

Time:
Approximately 25 minutes total
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5 minutes for maintenance objective

20 minutes to work on learning Pac-man

Procedure:

Establish rapport
lets go to the kitchen table
Today we are going to learn how to play Pac-man
First, do you remember how to start up the computer?
John Doe will start, login, and go to the home screen
Good job, Now we are going to play pac-man
Teacher will model how to open, start, and play pac-man
Emphasize correctly using the arrow keys
Only hit the arrow you need 1 time, gently.
Now its your turn, John Doe
John Doe will open the pac-man app, start, and play pac-man 5 time
Data will be recorded
Breaks will be given if needed
great job!
Now can you close the computer?
John Doe will close the computer.
lets go finish your puzzle!!!

Generalization:
John Doe will generalize using a wireless mouse with the laptop to the corded
mouse on his desktop computer. John Doe will also use the built in keyboard on the
laptop, similar to his plug keyboard on his desktop.

Assessment:
Open Pac-Man
Tria
l1
Tria
l2
Tria
l3
Tria
l4
Tria

P0

Press enter to
play
P3

Use arrow keys

to move
P3

Close
application
P2

P2

P2

P1

P1

P2

P0

P0

P1

P1

P0

P0

P1

P1

P0

P0

P1

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l5
Key: successful attempt- Y, Unsuccessful attempt: N, prompts P#

Number of Prompts
9
8
7
6
5

Number of Prompts

4
3
2
1
0

Trial 1

Trail 2

Trial 3

Trial 4

Trail 5

Trials
Number of Prompts

Linear (Number of Prompts)

At the beginning of the lesson today, John Doe seemed a little disheveled. He
improved as the lesson went on though. It seems like he is getting more
comfortable with us. John Doe did better with only clicking the mouse one time, with
the index finger. He used the arrow of the mouse to track where the Pac-Man was
going. He also was talking a lot more without being prompted to. When we asked,
what does the green button tell us to do? He responded with Green tells us to
keep on playing, so we will keep playing! Wanted to keep playing after the 5 trials,
so we didnt need a break or reinforcement. John Doe successfully opened and
played Pac- Man with three or fewer prompts three times, trials 3, 4, and 5. Trials 1
and 2 were unsuccessful because it John Doe needed more than three prompts.

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SPED 413
Lesson Plan 3

John Doe
10/21/2015
Teachers: Alex Stein, Clara Schild

Overall goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.

Logistics:

We will work with John Doe at the regular time, 4:00, right after he gets off
work.
In general, John Doe struggles with word expression. He tends to ask and
answer questions in his head, not verbally.
John Doe will have the option to play solitaire or do a puzzle as a reinforcement
during the lesson.
There are no behavioral issues that need to be addressed.
John Doe has experience on a desktop computer and knows basic computer
skills.
If John Doe begins to roam or look around a lot, it means he is getting anxious
and needs a break.
He needs supervision if outside.
He enjoys games and learns them quickly

Maintenance Objective:

John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop
successfully when finished.
John Doe will locate and open and close the word application.
John Doe will locate the Pac-Man application and open.
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John Doe will show understand of the games objectives.

John Doe will complete the task with fewer prompts each time

Lesson Objective:
o

John Doe will type prewritten sentences with 3 or fewer prompts per
sentence.

Standards:
W.3.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with
others.

Materials needed:
o
o
o
o
o

Laptop
Desk/table
Word Application
Puzzle
Solitaire

Time:
Approximately 30 minutes to type paragraph

Procedure:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

Establish rapport
lets go to the kitchen table
Today we are going to type a paragraph on the computer
Get your computer ready to go.
John Doe will open the computer, log in, and open the word application
with minimal prompts.
Copy this sentence onto the word document.
John Doe will copy the sentence, we will record the number of needed
prompts.
Nice job, now copy the next one, keep going after this one.
John Doe will type the sentence, we will prompt when necessary.
We will record the number of prompts needed per sentence.
Reinforcements will be used when needed for a break

Generalization:

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John Doe will generalize using a mouse and keyboard with a laptop and a desktop
computer.

Assessment:
Informal: observation

Sente
nce 1
Sente
nce 2
Sente
nce 3
Sente
nce 4
Sente
nce 5

Trial 1
4

Trial 2
3

Number of Prompts per Sentence

6
5

5
4

Number of Prompts

4
3

4
3

1
0

Trial 1

Trial 2

Linear (Trial 2)

John Doe opened the computer and logged in with very minimal prompts. He did
very well typing the words. He chicken pecks (types with his index fingers) but types
pretty fast and accurate. John Doe needed to be reminded to hit the space bar after
each word, and eventually put spaces without being reminded, but put several extra
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spaces between words. The prompts that we gave were nonverbal (pointing). When
asked if he wanted to take a break he said yes, and that he wanted to play PacMan? He also started talking a lot more as the lesson went on. Next time, we may
put a piece of tape on the space bar to remind him to push it. John Doe successfully
wrote 6 out of 10 sentence with three or fewer prompts. The other 4 sentences
required more than 3 prompts.

Lesson 4
John Doe
10/14/15
Teachers: Alex Stein, Clara Schild

Overall goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.

Logistics:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

We will work with John Doe at the regular time, 4:00, right after he gets off
work.
In general, John Doe struggles with word expression. He tends to ask and
answer questions in his head, not verbally.
John Doe will have the option to play solitaire or do a puzzle as a
reinforcement during the lesson.
There are no behavioral issues that need to be addressed.
John Doe has experience on a desktop computer and knows basic computer
skills.
If John Doe begins to roam or look around a lot, it means he is getting anxious
and needs a break.
He needs supervision if outside.
He enjoys games and learns them quickly

Maintenance Objective:

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John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop when
finished with minimal prompts.

Lesson Objectives:

John Doe will locate the bejeweled application and open it correctly with three
for fewer prompts.
John Doe will show understand of the games objectives and rules with three
or fewer prompts.
John Doe will complete the task with fewer prompts each trial.

Standard:
3.W.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with
others.

Materials:

Laptop
Mouse
Desk/table
Bejeweled Application
Uno
Solitaire

Time:
Approximately 25 minutes total
5 minutes for maintenance objective
20 minutes to work on learning bejeweled

Procedure:

Establish rapport
lets go to the kitchen table
Today we are going to learn how to play bejeweled
First, do you remember how to start up the computer?
John Doe will start, login, and go to the home screen
Good job, Now we are going to play bejeweled
Teacher will model how to open, start, and play bejeweled
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Emphasize clicking each jewel only once!

Only click the jewel one time, gently.
Now its your turn, John Doe
John Doe will open the bejeweled app, start, and play 5 different time
Data will be recorded
Breaks will be given if needed
great job!
Now can you close the computer?
John Doe will close the computer.
lets go for a walk today!

Generalization:
John Doe will generalize using a wireless mouse with the laptop to the corded
mouse on his desktop computer. John Doe will also use the built in keyboard on the
laptop, similar to his plug keyboard on his desktop.

Assessment:
Formal:
Open bejeweled
Tria
l1
Tria
l2
Tria
l3
Tria
l4
Tria
l5
Key:

Press
play/chose level
2

prompts = #

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Match jewels

Close
application

Number of Prompts Needed

Number of prompts

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

5
4
3
2

Trial 1

Trial 2

Trial 3

Trial 4

Trial 5

Trial number
Number of Prompts

Linear (Number of Prompts)

John Doe did very well today. He did a good job of clicking once on each of the
jewels. He was also very talkative today. He would say hmmmm when thinking of
which jewel to click. A lot of the time, we would have to point to what jewels to click,
but he would sometimes do it on his own. John Doe wanted to play the minion game
on the computer as a reinforcement/break. It was pretty challenging so we played
solitaire instead.

Lesson 5
John Doe
10/28/15
Teachers: Alex Stein, Clara Schild
Overall goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.
Logistics:

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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

We will work with John Doe at the regular time, 4:00, and right after he gets
off work.
In general, John Doe struggles with word expression. He tends to ask and
answer questions in his head, not verbally.
John Doe will have the option to play solitaire or do a puzzle as a
reinforcement during the lesson.
There are no behavioral issues that need to be addressed.
John Doe has experience on a desktop computer and knows basic computer
skills.
If John Doe begins to roam or look around a lot, it means he is getting anxious
and needs a break.
He needs supervision if outside.
He enjoys games and learns them quickly

Maintenance Objective:
John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop when
finished with minimal prompts.
Lesson Objectives:

John Doe will type 4 prewritten sentences with 3 or fewer prompts per
sentence.
John Doe will locate, open, play, and close Bejeweled 4 times with 3 or fewer
prompts each trial.
John Doe will locate, open, play, and close Pac man 4 times with 3 or fewer
prompts each trial.
John Doe will complete the tasks with fewer prompts each trial

Standard:
3.W.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with
others.
Materials:

Laptop
Mouse
Desk/table
Word application
Bejeweled Application
Pac- man application
Uno (reinforcement)
Solitaire (reinforcement)
Walk outside (reinforcement)

Time:
Approximately 50 minutes total
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5 minutes for maintenance objective

15 minutes on each separate application
Procedure:

Establish rapport
lets go to the kitchen table
Today we are going to write a few sentences and play a few games.
First, do you remember how to start up the computer?
John Doe will start, login, and go to the home screen
Good job, Now we are going to write a sentence on a word document, open a
word document.
John Doe will open the word document
Give John Doe the paper with the sentence, have him copy.
Remember to touch the keyboard gently.
Now lets play a game of bejeweled
John Doe will open the bejeweled app, start, and play 1 time.
Great job, now lets play Pac-man!
John Doe will locate, play, and close the Pac-Man app.
Repeat the sequence 3 times (write sentence, play bejeweled, play pac- man)
Data will be recorded
Breaks will be given if needed
great job!
Now can you close the computer?
John Doe will close the computer.
lets go for a walk today!

Generalization:
John Doe will generalize using a wireless mouse with the laptop to the corded
mouse on his desktop computer. John Doe will also use the built in keyboard on the
laptop, similar to his plug keyboard on his desktop.

Assessment:
Open word and
write sentences
Tria
l1

Play PacMan/close Pacman

4

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Play
Bejeweled/Clos
e bejeweled
2

Tria 1
l2
Tria 1
l3
Tria 0
l4
#= number of prompts

need per trial

Number of Prompts Needed

Number of Prompts

4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0

4 4

2
1

Trial 1

Trial 2

Trial
0 30

0Trial
0 40

Trials
Word

Linear (Word)

Pac-Man

Bejeweled

Today John Doe was pretty quiet and it didnt seem like he was in a good mood. It
was the first time it snowed, so that may have had something to do with it. He
would furrow his brow when we told him to switch from one of the games to word.
He still had a little trouble hitting the space bar after typing the words. Overall John
Doe needed very few prompts. He successfully completed 2 out of 4 trials with
fewer than 3 prompts. Trials 1 and 2 were unsuccessful because he needed more
than 3 prompts.

Lesson 6
John Doe

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11/2/15
Teachers: Alex Stein, Clara Schild
Overall goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.

Logistics:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

We will work with John Do eat the regular time, 4:00, and right after he gets
off work.
In general, John Doe struggles with word expression. He tends to ask and
answer questions in his head, not verbally.
John Doe will have the option to play solitaire or do a puzzle as a
reinforcement during the lesson.
There are no behavioral issues that need to be addressed.
John Doe has experience on a desktop computer and knows basic computer
skills.
If John Doe begins to roam or look around a lot, it means he is getting anxious
and needs a break.
He needs supervision if outside.
He enjoys games and learns them quickly

Maintenance Objective:
John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop when
finished with minimal prompts.

Standard:
3.W.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with
others.

Lesson Objectives:

John Doe will type 8 prewritten sentences with 3 or fewer prompts per
sentence.
John Doe will locate, open, play, and close Bejeweled 4 times with 3 or fewer
prompts each trial.

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John Doe will locate, open, play, and close Pac man 4 times with 3 or fewer
prompts each trial.
John Doe will complete the tasks with fewer prompts each trial

Materials:

Laptop
Mouse
Desk/table
Word application
Bejeweled Application
Pac- man application
Uno (reinforcement)
Solitaire (reinforcement)
Walk outside (reinforcement)

Time:
Approximately 50 minutes total
5 minutes for maintenance objective
15 minutes on each separate application

Procedure:

Establish rapport
lets go to the kitchen table
Today we are going to write a few sentences and play a few games.
First, do you remember how to start up the computer?
John Doe will start, login, and go to the home screen
Good job, now lets play Pac-man!
John Doe will open pac-man and press enter to play
Make sure his right fingers are on the arrow keys.
Remember to touch the keyboard gently.
Good job, now we are going to write 2 sentences.
Give John Doe the word list, only show the two needed
John Doe will open a word document and type the words
Now lets play a game of bejeweled
John Doe will open the bejeweled app, start, and play 1 time.
Repeat the sequence 3 times until 8 sentences are written (Play-Pac man,
write sentences, play bejeweled)
Data will be recorded
Breaks will be given if needed
Great job!
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Now can you close the computer?

John Doe will close the computer.
Lets work on a puzzle today!

Generalization:
John Doe will generalize using a wireless mouse with the laptop to the corded
mouse on his desktop computer. John Doe will also use the built in keyboard on the
laptop, similar to his plug keyboard on his desktop.
Assessment:
Play PacMan/Close pacman
2

Tria
l1
Tria 1
l2
Tria 0
l3
Tria 0
l4
#= number of prompts

Open word and

write sentences
3

Play
Bejeweled/Clos
e bejeweled
2

need per trial

Prompts needed
8
7

6
5

Number of Prompts

4
3

1
0

Trial 1

Trial 2

Trial
0 3

Axis Title
Prompts needed

Linear (Prompts needed)

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Trail 4

John Doe was in good mood today. He didnt need any prompts to open and login to
the computer today! His typing was fast and accurate. All we had to say was now
lets play Pac-Man, or now lets right a sentence. He sometimes needed
encouragement with the spelling of words. Judge Judy was on TV today so he was
really distracted. He laughed for the first time with us today. During Pac- Man, he
would say uh oh, the green one! He successfully completed 3 out of 4 trials today!
Trial 1 was the only unsuccessful trial due to more than three prompts.

Lesson 7
John Doe
11/4/15
Teachers: Alex Stein, Clara Schild
Overall goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.

Logistics:
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

We will work with John Doe at the regular time, 4:00, and right after he gets
off work.
In general, John Doe struggles with word expression. He tends to ask and
answer questions in his head, not verbally.
John Doe will have the option to play solitaire or do a puzzle as a
reinforcement during the lesson.
There are no behavioral issues that need to be addressed.
John Doe has experience on a desktop computer and knows basic computer
skills.
If John Doe begins to roam or look around a lot, it means he is getting anxious
and needs a break.
He needs supervision if outside.
He enjoys games and learns them quickly

Maintenance Objective:
John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop when
finished with minimal prompts.

Lesson Objectives:
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John Doe will type 8 prewritten sentences with 3 or fewer prompts per
sentence.
John Doe will locate, open, play, and close Bejeweled 4 times with 3 or fewer
prompts each trial.
John Doe will locate, open, play, and close Pac man 4 times with 3 or fewer
prompts each trial.
John Doe will complete the tasks with fewer prompts each trial

Standard:
3.W.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with
others.

Materials:

Laptop
Mouse
Desk/table
Word application
Bejeweled Application
Pac- man application
Uno (reinforcement)
Solitaire (reinforcement)
Walk outside (reinforcement)

Time:
Approximately 50 minutes total
5 minutes for maintenance objective
15 minutes on each separate application

Procedure:

Establish rapport
lets go to the kitchen table
Today we are going to write a few sentences and play a few games.
First, do you remember how to start up the computer?
John Doe will start, login, and go to the home screen
Good job, now lets play Pac-man!
John Doe will open pac-man and press enter to play
Make sure his right fingers are on the arrow keys.
Remember to touch the keyboard gently.
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Good job, now we are going to write 2 sentences.

Give John Doe the word list, only show the two needed
John Doe will open a word document and type the words
Now lets play a game of bejeweled
John Doe will open the bejeweled app, start, and play 1 time.
Repeat the sequence 3 times until 8 sentences are written (Play-Pac man,
write sentences, play bejeweled)
Data will be recorded
Breaks will be given if needed
Great job!
Now can you close the computer?
John Doe will close the computer.
Lets work on a puzzle today!

Generalization:
John Doe will generalize using a wireless mouse with the laptop to the corded
mouse on his desktop computer. John Doe will also use the built in keyboard on the
laptop, similar to his plug keyboard on his desktop.
Assessment:
Play PacMan/Close pacman
0

Tria
l1
Tria 0
l2
Tria 0
l3
Tria 0
l4
#= number of prompts

Open word and

write sentences
2

Play
Bejeweled/Clos
e bejeweled
2

need per trial

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Trials
4.5
4

3.5
3
2.5

Number of Prompts

2
1.5
1
0.5
0

Trial 1

Trial 2

Trial
0 3

Trial
0 4

Axis Title
Trails

Linear (Trails)

John Doewas in a good mood today. Again, he didnt need any prompts to start up
the computer. He was really excited to write his sentences and seemed very happy.
When playing Pac-Man, he uses the arrows better/ more accurately. There is a
noticeable decrease in his reaction time with Pac-Man. It seems like his hand eye
coordination on the computer is getting better too. We tried the minion game again
today and it went well. He really got into it! John Doe successfully completed 3 out
of 4 trials with 3 or fewer prompts. Trial 1 was the only trial that he needed more
than three prompts.

Lesson 8
John Doe
11/4/15
Teachers: Alex Stein, Clara Schild
Overall goal:
John Doe will be able to properly locate, use, and close three different computer
programs with less than three verbal prompts per application in 8 out of 10 trials.

Logistics:
o

We will work with John Doe at the regular time, 4:00, and right after he gets
off work.
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o

In general, John Doe struggles with word expression. He tends to ask and
answer questions in his head, not verbally.
John Doe will have the option to play solitaire or do a puzzle as a
reinforcement during the lesson.
There are no behavioral issues that need to be addressed.
John Doe has experience on a desktop computer and knows basic computer
skills.
If John Doe begins to roam or look around a lot, it means he is getting anxious
and needs a break.
He needs supervision if outside.
He enjoys games and learns them quickly

Maintenance Objective:
John Doe will open the laptop, login to his account, and close the laptop when
finished with minimal prompts.

Lesson Objectives:

John Doe will type 8 prewritten sentences with 3 or fewer prompts per
sentence.
John Doe will locate, open, play, and close Bejeweled 4 times with 3 or fewer
prompts each trial.
John Doe will locate, open, play, and close Pac man 4 times with 3 or fewer
prompts each trial.
John Doe will complete the tasks with fewer prompts each trial

Standard:
3.W.6- With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and
publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with
others.

Materials:

Laptop
Mouse
Desk/table
Word application
Bejeweled Application
Pac- man application
Uno (reinforcement)
Solitaire (reinforcement)
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Walk outside (reinforcement)

Time:
Approximately 50 minutes total
5 minutes for maintenance objective
15 minutes on each separate application

Procedure:

Establish rapport
lets go to the kitchen table
Today we are going to write a few sentences and play a few games.
First, do you remember how to start up the computer?
John Doe will start, login, and go to the home screen
Good job, now lets play Pac-man!
John Doe will open pac-man and press enter to play
Make sure his right fingers are on the arrow keys.
Remember to touch the keyboard gently.
Good job, now we are going to write 2 sentences.
Give John Doe the word list, only show the two needed
John Doe will open a word document and type the words
Now lets play a game of bejeweled
John Doe will open the bejeweled app, start, and play 1 time.
Repeat the sequence 3 times until 8 sentences are written (Play-Pac man,
write sentences, play bejeweled)
Data will be recorded
Breaks will be given if needed
Great job!
Now can you close the computer?
John Doe will close the computer.
Lets work on a puzzle today!

Generalization:
John Doe will generalize using a wireless mouse with the laptop to the corded
mouse on his desktop computer. John Doe will also use the built in keyboard on the
laptop, similar to his plug keyboard on his desktop.

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Assessment:
Play PacMan/Close pacman
0

Tria
l1
Tria 0
l2
Tria 0
l3
Tria 0
l4
#= number of prompts

Open word and

write sentences
1

Play
Bejeweled/Clos
e bejeweled
1

need per trial

Prompts needed
2.5
2

1.5

Number of Prompts

1
0.5
0

Trial 1

Trial 2

Trial
0 3

Trial
0 4

trials
Trials

Linear (Trials)

Today was a good day. John Doe finally remembered his password for the computer
and didnt need any prompts to get it started. He remembered to push the windows
key after playing bejeweled too. He also pushed the space bar without prompting
today. He was pretty talkative as well. Today was our most successful lesson, with
all trials under three prompts!

Final Report and Future Recommendations:

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Number of Prompts for Pac-Man

Number of Prompts

4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0

2
1

Lesson 1

Lesson 5

Lesson 6

Lesson
0 7

Lesson
0 8

Lesson
Average Number of Prompts
Linear (Average Number of Prompts)

Number of Prompts for Word

3.5
3

2.5

Number of Prompts

1.5
1

Lesson 6

Lesson 7

0.5
0

Lesson 3

Lesson 5

Lessons
Average Number of Prompts Needed
Linear (Average Number of Prompts Needed)

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Lesson
0 8

Number of Prompts for Bejeweled

6
5

5
4

Number of Prompts

3
2
1
0

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Lesson 6

Lesson 7

Lesson
0 8

Lessons
Average number of Prompts
Linear (Average number of Prompts)

Average Number of Prompts per Lesson

6
5
4
3

Number of Prompts

5
4

4
3

3
1

1
0

Lessons
Average number of prompts
Linear (Average number of prompts)

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John Doe has exceeded our goals and expectations several times throughout
the course of the semester. Our initial goal was solely learning how to type. John
Doe quickly showed us that he has exceptional keyboarding and spelling skills. We
adjusted his goals to include broadening his computer skills and application
knowledge. Our main point of evaluation was how many prompts John Doe needed
to complete the tasks. The above graphs show a steady decline in the number of
prompts needed for each application and in each lesson. John Doe showed constant
progress in his learning. In each individual lesson, John Doe decreased the number
of prompts needed. This shows us that John Doe learned very quickly, and
maintained the knowledge. There were very few barriers to our progress. John Doe
was compliant and eager to learn every day. The biggest problem we had was with
scheduling. It would have been ideal if we could have gone more often, but all three
of our schedules prohibited it. It did work well going to John Does home at 4:00 pm
every Monday and Wednesday. It was right after he finished work and right before
supper time. John Doe progressed much faster and with much more success than
we initially expected. He began to get more comfortable and open with us as the
days went on, which really helped with our instruction and John Does learning.
Every day, John Doe showed improvement. There were several unexpected benefits,
we noticed, from the lessons as well. For example, John Does mouse skills improved
dramatically. His response time while playing Pac-Man decreased and it seemed like
his hand eye coordination improved. If we could continue with the lessons we would
add more applications, practice internet skills, and use the mouse pad on the laptop
instead of a wireless mouse. I would keep a similar lesson format to what we have
been doing, just adding more content each day. On a daily basis we used a Fujitsu
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Laptop, wireless mouse, and several applications on the computer. We recommend

that John Doe upgrade his desktop computer to a portable Laptop and have access
to the internet. This will help John Doe continue to improve on his computer skills.
John Doe showed so much progress through the course of our time with him. With
continued instructions, his learning could be endless.
Assistive Technology Report
We believe that John Doe would benefit from an updated computer and
internet access. In the world of 2015, technology is everywhere and at the palm of
our hands exposing us to an open door of opportunities. Internet access is
something many of us take for granted. At the group home, we observed that there
is not a lot of technology for the residents to use. However, they did have cable TV
and a Wii. Here are our recommendations for assistive technology that may benefit
John Doe.
The computer we believe is best for John Doe can be found at Best Buy for
about $400. It is a 15.6 touch-screen Toshiba laptop. It has an Intel Core i3
processor. An Intel Core i7 processor would be faster, however, for what John Doe
uses it for the i3 would work just fine. He would also be saving money that way. It
has 6GB memory and a 1 terabyte hard drive, which would increase the amount of
storage. Windows 10 is the operating system that comes with the computer. This is
similar to Windows 8, which is what John Doe has been using on our laptops. They
both contain the windows key that brings up the tile start screen. This screen allows
him to pin his most frequent apps for easier access. Apps such as Microsoft word for
typing and games such as solitaire and minion rush can be easily be pinned to the
titled start screen. The tiles can then be easily formatted from small to large tiles.

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The Toshiba laptop contains a built-in webcam. With this feature, John Doe
could skype his mom more often. The built-in stereo speakers will allow John Doe to
feel like he is a part of the game his is playing. It will make the games more
engaging. There is also a headphone jack so, John Doe could plug in headphones to
avoid bothering the other people who live with him. The lithium-ion battery is lighter
and charges faster than the regular battery. The lithium-ion battery also holds its
charge a lot longer to allow more time to play games. Overall, this computer was
rated a 3.4 out of five stars by Best Buy Costumers. Most stated it was a great
computer for the price paid.
Another recommendation is for John Doe to have a wireless mouse instead of
using the mousepad. The mouse is easier for him to navigate and he is used to
using one. A wireless mouse can be purchased at Wal-Mart for about $20. There are
plenty of designs and styles to choose from to find a perfect match.
A final recommendation we have is for John Doe to have internet access.
Internet costs about $35 per month at Midcontinent. We believe this would benefit
John Doe because he would be able to download different games with assistance.
This would also allow John Doe to skype his family and work on his communication
skills. He could also play games with people across the world and work on his handeye coordination. He could use the internet to watch #360 Videos on YouTube.
These are videos that allow you to go on adventures without even leaving your
house. John Doe could explore shipwrecks and underwater discoveries using the
#360 videos on YouTube. These videos allow people to experience adventures that
may not be possible to do in person.

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In conclusion, our recommendations of assistive technology for John Doe is to

have an updated computer, a wireless mouse, and internet access. We believe that
these would benefit the overall quality of John Does everyday life.

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