Marian Stauder 1. Z is a 21year old male student with autism. 2. Zs dad would like Z to be able to shave himself independently.

3. Z has several skills, including functional reading and many cooking skills. Z can get frustrated easily, but can usually be redirected. The basic goal is for Z to be able to shave independently. Z volunteers at the Champaign Public Library, and his work coordinator would like him to look presentable for work. His teacher believes that being more cleanshaven would make a positive impression on future employers. 4. What? Why? What kind of razor To see if he is familiar with an electric razor does Z use? Answer: Z does not typically use an electric razor. Source Ask Z

Does Z shave To see what experience he may or may not have Zs teacher currently? Answer: Zs dad always helps him shave, so he doesnt shave unless his dad has time to help him. What supplies would be available to Z? To see if there are any constraints on what materials Z can buy. Zs teacher

Answer: Z has a budget of $30 a month from the school, which should be sufficient. Does Z follow a To see if that would be an appropriate way to schedule well? teach Z. Answer: Z follows recipes well. Observation

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5. What? How much of the skill can Z do independently? Does Z have an understanding of what looks good? Does Z know the steps of shaving? Procedures:

Why? To determine what prompting Z might require, what he knows, and what errors he might make.

Source Running record

Put a + by steps he completes correctly and a by steps he completes incorrectly. 1. Gather materials for shaving. 2. Wash and dry his face. 3. Turn on the razor 4. Shave his face (sections can be done out of order) -chin -right cheek -left cheek -lip -neck 5. Check himself in the mirror 6. Have him turn off the razor (Allow him to fix himself. When he his done, help him to look presentable for work) Data: Steps: Check face Gather Materials Wash and dry face Turn on the razor Shave Chin Shave Right Cheek Shave Left Cheek Shave Upper Lip Shave Neck Check Turn off razor Total Steps correct: Percentage:

+ + + 3/10 30%

+ + + 30/10 30%

Answer: Z needs prompting to complete most steps of the task analysis. He had no real

Marian Stauder pattern and lost track of where he was. 6. Z was only able to complete 30% of steps of the task analysis correctly across both probe trials, and Zs resistance to perform the skill resulted in a discontinuation of probe trials. 7. In the morning before work, Z will shave his own face independently, completing 80% of the steps of the task analysis correctly. 8. Teaching Z to shave would increase his independence. Also, because he would not have to rely on his dad having time to help him, Z could shave more frequently. This might give him a more polished appearance and make a good impression on future employers.