Full Description
Quality Activities in Center-Based Programs for Adults with Autism: Moving from Nonmeaningful to Meaningful describes what constitutes meaningful versus nonpurposeful activities for adults with autism and other severe disabilities in a classroom or center-based program. Then this step-by-step guide presents an evidence-based process for changing nonpurposeful activities, using behavior analytic research and application. The goal is to help ensure adults with autism and other severe disabilities are engaged in week-day activities that truly enhance their income-earning capacity, independence with life skills, day-to-day enjoyment, and overall dignity.
Contents
1. Historical Challenges and Needed Improvements in Center-Based Services for Adults With Autism2. Current Professional Consensus Regarding Meaningful Activities3. An Evidence-Based Protocol for Improving the Meaningful Utility of Center-Based Activities4. Specifying Criteria for Meaningful Versus Nonmeaningful Activities5. Assessing Meaningful Versus Nonmeaningful Task Participation6. A Staff Training and Supervision Plan to Increase Meaningful Activities7. Maintaining Meaningful Activity Participation
