Objective: Visual Patterns Extended

Program 5


Extending a Sequence Pattern

Response Definition - When given a model of items in a specific sequence, CK will continue adding items in the correct sequence.

Teaching Procedure - The therapist should present CK with a pattern of several two-dimensional or three-dimensional objects like shapes. She should then present CK with objects to complete the patterns. The objects may or may not all be objects that belong in the sequence, as dictated by the sets. CK should them be told, "Put them in order." or "Finish the pattern". If CK does not begin to respond within 3 seconds or responds incorrectly, physically prompt him through the entire patterning chain and then immediately re-present the SD. Mastery criteria are 80% for 2 sessions before increasing the length of the sequence.

Data Collection - Provide CK with 10 opportunities per session to correctly complete and/or imitate a pattern. Follow data collection protocol. Let's give CK a variety of patterns at one length before moving on to the next length.

Targets Date Introduced Date Discontinued Date Reintroduced Date Mastered

Set 1

Alternating Pattern (red, blue, etc.)-must place one object in pattern-no distracters

       
Set 2

Alternating Pattern

Place one object-one distracter (not belonging to pattern)

       
Set 3

Alternating Patterns-Place at least 1 object-1 distracter (belonging to pattern)
       
Set 4Alternating Pattern

Place 2 objects
       
Set 5"Regular Sequence" of three items

Places 3 objects
       
Set 6

"Regular Sequence" of three items

Places 3 objects- distracters (not belonging to pattern)

       
Set 7

"Regular Sequence" of three items

Places 3 objects- distracters

       
Set 8

"Irregular Pattern" (two blue, one red, etc.)

Places 3 objects

       
Set 9

"Irregular Pattern" (two blue, one red, etc.)

Places 3 objectsdistracters present