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What are the person’s diagnoses?

Asperger's Syndrome Attention Deficit Disorder/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Cerebral Palsy Deaf-Blindness Deafness Developmental Delay Down syndrome Dyscalculia Dyslexia Emotional Disability Fetal alcohol syndrome Fragile X Syndrome Intellectual/ Developmental Disability Muscular Dystrophy Orthopedic Impairment Other Health Impairment Prader-Willi Syndrome Specific Learning Disability Speech and Language Impairment Spina Bifida Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairment No specific diagnosis Other I don't know

What is the person's vision?

Color-blindness Moderate low vision Near total blindness Severe low vision Total blindness Typical vision I don't know

What is the person's hearing in the right ear?

Typical hearing Mild hearing loss (Soft noises are not heard.) Moderate hearing loss (Soft and moderately loud noises are not heard.) Severe hearing loss (Conversations have to be conducted loudly. Group conversations are possible only with a lot of effort.) Profound hearing loss (Some very loud noises are heard. Without a hearing aid, communication is no longer possible even with intense effort.) Deaf I don't know

What is the person's hearing in the left ear?

Does the person use a hearing aid or amplifying device?

No, they have typical hearing in both ears Yes, in their right ear Yes, in their left ear Yes, in both ears I don't know

What sensory sensitivities does the person have?

The person is easily distracted by visual clutter on a screen. The person is sensitive to bright, low or flashing lighting. The person is sensitive to unique noises. The person is sensitive to high or low frequency volume. The person is sensitive to computer generated voices. The person is sensitive to tactile stimulation. The person is sensitive to screen time exposure. The person is sensitive to high or low pitch. None of the above. I don't know

What part of the body does the person use, to enter information into a computer or other device?

Hands Voice Head Eyes Mouth Feet Body gestures Knee Other I don't know

What does the person use, when interacting with a computer or other device?

A standard keyboard An adapted or modified keyboard A touchscreen keyboard A touchscreen with symbols or icons--not keyboard letters A switch A mouse Alternative mouse Stylus A trackball Speech recognition Pointing device to access a keyboard or joystick (ex: mouth stick) Keyguard Eyegaze Joystick Microphone Other I don't know

What are the person's physical typing abilities?

They can't type Hunt/peck with one hand Hunt/peck with two hands Touch type with one hand Touch type with two hands Other I don't know

What are the main ways the person communicates, in-person?

Speaks and is easily understood by strangers Speaks and it is somewhat challenging for strangers to understand Speaks and only a few people can understand them well Says single spoken words Makes vocalizations Uses a speech-generating device Uses sign language Uses body language Gestures Points Changes their breathing patterns Uses facial expressions Communicates with eye-gaze/eye movement Uses a communication board Writes Other I don't know

What kinds of things can the person communicate?

Wants/Needs Denials/rejections Personal information Social information Yes/no Social niceties (ex: holding a door open, saying "thank you") Comments Asks questions Answers questions That they are physically comfortable or uncomfortable Greetings None of the above I don't know

What social interaction skills does the person have?

Shows interest in others Usually recognizes authority figures (ex: teachers, supervisors, etc.) Follow social cues Understands figures of speech (ex "it's raining cats and dogs") Initiate social interactions Attend to a social interaction Turn taking Will make eye contact Will request an individual's attention (verbally or nonverbally) Can maintain a short conversation None of the above I don't know

How does the person read text?

Can read print (written or typed) Uses glasses to read Can read text if it is enlarged Requires specialized lighting Requires materials tilted at a certain angle Requires color modification Requires font modification Uses screen readers Requires recorded material, text to speech Reads Braille Can not read Other I don't know

What is the person's reading level?

The person is not reading Emergent (Pre-K - Kindergarten) Emergent/Early (Kindergarten - Grade 1) Early (Grade 1) Early/Fluent (Grade 1 - Grade 3) Fluent (Grade 3 - Grade 6) Advanced Fluent (Grade 6 - Grade 9 and beyond) I don't know

Considering reading abilities, what is the most that the person can understand?

Reads and understands most words Reads and understands paragraphs Can read and understand some words, but has trouble with most words Can read and understand few words Can't read words but can understand symbol icons Can't read words but can understand photos Can not understand symbols or words If the text is read to them, demonstrates comprehension by answering questions. I don't know

The person responds well to content and materials that were created for:

Any age Early Childhood Children Early Adolescents Teenagers Adults I don't know

What is the most that the person can compose, using a pen, keyboard or any other tool?

Written Reports Paragraphs Sentences Complex phrases Short phrases Short words None of the above I don't know

Considering organization skills used during the writing process, the person struggles with

Spelling Grammar Answering questions Generating ideas, such as getting started on a sentence or story Working with peers to generate ideas and information Adding information to a topic Planning content such as sequencing information Using a variety of vocabulary Integrating information from two or more sources Summarizing information Relating information to specific topics Determining when to begin a new paragraph Citing sources Not applicable I don't know

Which of these thinking & learning skills does the person have?

Understands cause and effect Understands turn taking Understands simple categorization Has working memory (ex: ability to recall information) Has procedural memory (ex: can recall the steps to carry out a procedure) Can follow simple directions (1-3 step process) Can follow complex directions (4+ step process) Can learn to remember & repeat simple processes (1-3 step process) Can learn to remember & repeat complex processes (4+ step process) Can remember / recall names and faces Able to match identical pictures or items Able to identify differences between pictures, items Is challenged to understand and process information when they HEAR it Is challenged to understand and process information when they SEE it I don't know

In general, how long can the person pay attention and focus on a task?

Less than 1 minute 1-5 minutes 5-10 minutes 10-20 minutes 20-30 minutes 30-45 minutes 45 + minutes I don't know

What can the person do independently?

Self-care (ex: hygiene) Can complete simple routine tasks (ex: unzip and hang up coat) Can complete complex routine tasks (ex: preparing a meal) Can read a clock (ex: analog or digital) Can read and understand a calendar Can keep track of time (ex: estimate time, manage time during tasks) Can keep track of personal schedule Can organize materials for school or job Manage money Asks for help when faced with a problem they can't solve The person is unable to do any of the skills listed above independently. I don't know

In general, how often does the person have internet access?

Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never I don't know

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