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Baseline Instruction - Interpreting Assessment Results
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Baseline Instruction
Assuming that the sample person can do only one of the most basic items from each domain, a score of 12 would result. Instruction can then be designed based on a “strengths/weaknesses” hierarchical theory. Verbal Communication 1. – Assume that the sample person cannot use between 1 and 5 verbalizations to communicate needs. Why not? Does
the person have a communication disorder or are there cognitive or orthopedic
impairments preventing verbalizations?
What
accommodations and supports are appropriate for this person?
Written Communication 1. – Assume that the sample person cannot use a pencil or pen to make marks on a piece of paper. Why not? Does
the person have a vision, a cognitive or an orthopedic impairment preventing
verbalizations?
What
accommodations and supports are appropriate for this person?
Assistive/Augmentative Expression 1. – Assume that the sample person cannot use an adaptive device to make a choice.
Why not? Has the person been assessed for
ability to benefit from assistive/ adaptive communication devices?
What
accommodations and supports are appropriate for this person?
Electronic Communication 1. – Assume that the sample person cannot use a telephone to dial 911.
Why not? Does the person have a communication
disorder or are there cognitive or orthopedic impairments preventing
verbalizations?
What
accommodations and supports are appropriate for this person?
Self-regulation 1. – Assume the person cannot be safely left alone for up to five minutes with adults nearby. Why not?
Does the person have a behavior disorder or are
there cognitive or orthopedic impairments or medical issues preventing safety?
What
accommodations and supports are appropriate for this person?
Spatial Concepts 1. – Assume that the sample person cannot tell when one object is closer than the other. Why not?
Does the person have a vision, a cognitive or an
orthopedic impairment preventing spatial awareness?
What
accommodations and supports are appropriate for this person?
Numeric Concepts 1 – Assume that the sample person cannot group objects together by common colors. Why not? Does
the person have a vision or a cognitive impairment preventing awareness of
colors?
What
accommodations and supports are appropriate for this person?
Vocational Concepts 1 – Assume that the person cannot order three items from first to last. Why not? Does
the person have a vision, a cognitive or an orthopedic impairment preventing
ability to sequence items?
What
accommodations and supports are appropriate for this person?
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