Creating Visual Schedules

Nathalie Poirier (Author) Dr. Nathalie Poirier is a psychologist, neuropsychologist, full professor and researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Québec at Montréal where she directs the Research Laboratory on the Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her research projects focus on the quality of life of parents of children with ASD. She is the co-author of several books on autism and received the OSER INNOVER award for the OUEST tool. Johanne Mainville (Author) Johanne Mainville, M.Ps., is a clinical psychologist in private practice, where she works with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, and a consultant for the Service Québécois d'Expertise en Troubles Graves du Comportement (SQETGC). Nathalie Plante (Author) Nathalie Plante works as a regional support officer for students with ASD for the French school boards in the Montreal area. She supports the development of projects that contribute to the academic success of students with ASD. She is also a certified TEACCH® consultant from the University of North Carolina and is very involved in the deployment of this approach in Quebec. Sonia Di Lillo (Author) Sonia Di Lillo B.Sc. has worked for approximately 20 years as a clinical activities specialist in the health and social services network. Her expertise is the support of teams working with people with severe behavioral disorders (SBD). She now devotes herself entirely to teaching and supervision in the Special Education Techniques Department of the Cégep du Vieux-Montréal.

List of Figures - xi
List of Excerpts - xiii
Description of Supplementary Material - xv
Foreword - xvii
Acknowledgements - xix

Presentation - A1
The Importance of a Schedule - A2
The SET’s Main Objectives - A3
Target Population - A3
Examiner Training - A3

Evaluating Schedule Characteristics

Introduction - A7
The Eight Schedule Characteristics Evaluated Using the SET - A7
Schedule Evaluation Sequence - A8
Required Material - A8
Overview of the Schedule Evaluation Protocol - A9
Symbol Meaning - A10
Information on the Visual Supports Used During the Evaluation - A10

Part 1 - A13
Goal - A13
Duration - A13
Administration - A13
Sequence - A14

1. Prepare the Material for Evaluating Part 1 - A14
2. Identify Where to Start the Evaluation - A15
3. Use the Stop Standards to Identify Which Section or Subsection to Evaluate Next - A15
4. Demonstrations, Evaluation, and Scoring - A16
4.1. Detailed Procedure for 1A Subsections - A21
4.2. Detailed Procedure for 1B Subsections - A23
4.3. Detailed Procedure for 1C Subsections - A29
5. Scoring Part 1 in the Schedule Evaluation Protocol - A36

Part 2 - A45
Goal - A45
Duration - A45
Administration - A45
Sequence - A46

1. Fill in the Required Information in the Schedule Evaluation Protocol - A46
2. Choose the Visual Support Category to Evaluate - A47
3. Determine Where the Matching Boxes Will Be Installed - A47
4. Prepare the Material for Part 2 - A50
5. Prepare the Material for the Visual Support Form to Evaluate - A52
6. Demonstrations, Evaluation, and Scoring - A53
6.1. Detailed Procedure for Visual Support Form 1 - A56
6.2. Detailed Procedure for Visual Support Form 2 - A60
6.3. Detailed Procedure for Visual Support Form 3 - A63
7. Scoring Part 2 of the Evaluation in the Schedule Evaluation Protocol - A66

Part 3 - A71
Goal - A71
Duration - A71
Administration - A71
Sequence for Section 3 - AA72

1. Prepare the Material for Evaluating Section 3A - A73
1.1. For a Visual Support in OBJ Form - A73
1.2. For Other Visual Support Forms - A75
2. Demonstrations, Evaluation, and Scoring - A78
2.1. Detailed Procedure for Subsection 3A.1 - A80
2.2. Detailed Procedure for Subsection 3A.2 - A84
2.3. Detailed Procedure for Subsection 3A.3 - A88

Sequence for Section 3B - A90
1. Identify the Visual Support Form, the Category, and the Type of Schedule Being Evaluated - A92
2. Prepare the Material for Evaluating Section 3B - A92
3. Demonstrations, Evaluation, and Scoring - A97
3.1. Detailed Procedure for Subsection 3B.1 - A100
3.2. Detailed Procedure for Subsection 3B.2 - A102
4. Scoring Part 3 in the Evaluation Protocol - A104

Part 4 - A107
Goal - A107
Duration - A107
Administration - A107
Sequence - A108

1. Detailed Procedure for Section 4A: Identifying the Schedule with a Cue That Relates to the User’s Interests - A108
2. Detailed Procedure for Section 4B: Finding an Individualized Location - A109
3. Detailed Procedure for Section 4C: Schedule Content (Activities and Representative Visual Supports) - A110

Recommendations Report
Schedule Characteristics - A117
Schedule Content - A119
Procedures to Follow - A121
Comments and Signature - A121

Schedule Adjustment Protocol
Use the Adjustment Protocol to Modify These Seven Characteristics - A126
Schedule Adjustment Sequence - A127
Material Required for the Adjustment - A127
Administration - A127

Part 1 - A127

A. Identify If the Adjustment’s Prerequisites Are Met - A128
B. Evaluate the Level of Independence for the Current Schedule - A128
C. Identify the Characteristics to Adjust - A128

Part 2 - A131
Adjustment Prerequisites - A131
Adjustment Benefits - A132
Pre-Evaluation - A132
Introduction and Evaluation Phases - A132
Recommendations Report - A134

Pre-Experimental Results - A137
Bibliography - A141

Supplementary Material: Schedule Evaluation Tool