The AFLS Commimity

The most important outcomes for your learner are those that are individualized by caregivers who know, understand, and respect the learner, and keep the learner’s best interests in the forefi”ont of the assessment process. Answer each item carefully with responses that demonstrate what the learner can do and actually does to obtain the most accurate picture of the learner’s ability.

Specific repertoires that are included in The AFLS Commimity Participation Skills Assessment Protocol are:

Basic Mobility

There are many important skills related to travelling in the community. Some critical skills involve being able to safely walk to avoid hazards, to use crosswalks, to navigate through parking lots, crossing driveways, and to even be able to respond to interactions with dogs. While in the community, the learner will encounter elevators, escalators, and revolving doors and must be able to use them in a safe manner. Additionally, the learner must be able to be a competent passenger in both when in cars and when using public transportation.

Community Knowledge

The skills assessed in this section involve the learner’s knowledge of services that are available in the community, the ability to identify problems or unusual situations, and the

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ability to seek appropriate assistance when needed. This area requii’es advanced verbal and social skills that the learner can use to communicate desires and to share experiences with friends and family. Problem solvmg, typical reactions to unusual encounters in the community and common knowledge information are assessed in this area.

Shopping

Making purchases is an important fimctional skill. However, there are a variety of skills hat compnse the abihty to make purchases. This section covers many skills iTcludiTg