| low | Yes. if it is meaningful for her | If she is vocationally rehabilitated in a restaurant setting |
| it keeps her engaged but there is low motivation and meaning. | yes - staff could provide carly with more praise. | after she rolls the silverware she can set them on the table - so it has meaning - she set the table. |
| Minimal engagement | Yes however it is simply a task and not widely meaningful | use of the silverwear she rolls at meal times. Generalize to other similar tasks (in the same class) |
| Engagement is low | Yes | Completing task in natural environment (ie restaurant) and then receiving money for it |
| It appears to be a rote skill and she would need to be introduced to the outcome of her accomplishments by watching hosts seat guests with their silverware wrap and praise her that without her hard work, these guests would have to eat with their hands. Give her the 'why' behind this rote skill that she is so good at. | Give her the opportunity to train her peers. | As I said before, let her see the outcome of her work or create a task analysis so she can train her peers. |
| She does not seek it out or indicate enjoyment | | |
| The level of engagement is adequate to get the silverware rolled, but it is clear that this is not an activity that adds to the quality of life of the participant. | Sustainability could be improved if staff accompanied Carly to a restaurant setting to complete this job everyday. | Rolling silverware in context (in a restaurant setting) and receiving pay for it |
| While Carly is engaged, she is not meaningfully engaged with a preferred or "necessary" task. | Yes, although if Carly is rolling silverware it should serve a purpose. | If Carly were rolling silverware for an event, homeless shelter, etc. |
| She can do it but does not recognize all of the reinforcing elements to it. | Need to generalize the skill in different locations | Use it in a catering hall |
| The level of engagement Carly demonstrates appears to be moderate to low. She completes the task with minimal staff prompting, which suggests she is compliant and capable, but she does not initiate the activity or express enthusiasm for it. There’s no indication that the task is particularly reinforcing or aligned with her interests, which may limit its value as a meaningful engagement tool. | Yes, the task seems sustainable with minimal staff support, given that Carly can complete it independently. However, to improve sustainability, it's important to ensure the task remains relevant and doesn’t become purely repetitive or stagnant. One consideration is to rotate tasks or offer variety in materials or contexts to maintain engagement and reduce potential for boredom or habituation. Additionally, incorporating occasional choice or self-management strategies could boost autonomy and interest. | To make the task more meaningful, Carly could be involved in a larger project or setting where the purpose of rolling silverware is more socially or functionally connected—for example, helping set up for a group lunch, community meal service, or a peer event. This could create a clearer connection between the task and a valued outcome. Alternatively, offering Carly choices between a few different tasks—rather than only silverware rolling—could help identify new preferences and increase her sense of control and ownership over her activities. |
| Minimal | Yes it's sustainable since she needs minimal prompting, however consider adding something reinforcing such as music in tandem with the vocational opportunity since it's not particularly enjoyable. | Pair it with something she finds enjoyable or reinforcing. |
| The task of rolling silverware provides Carly with moderate engagement. It can be satisfying if structured with clear goals, but it may become monotonous without variety or personal connection. Adding variation or aligning the task with her interests could increase motivation and engagement. | This program task of rolling silverware can be sustainable with minimal staff support if Carly is well-trained and able to complete the task independently. However, regular checks may be needed to ensure quality and consistency. | To make this task more meaningful for Carly, it could be modified by incorporating a social or functional aspect, such as allowing her to roll silverware for a specific event or purpose (e.g., preparing for a family dinner or a community event). |
| This is a low level engagement task | This task is sustainable with minimal staff support. Provide a high level reinforcer for engaging in the task. | She can perform the task for others in the day program, or for her family at home. |
| the consumer is not motivated to complete the task | the staff do not need to be vert involved in the task | the task should be based on a the clients interests and motivations |
| the consumer is not motivated to complete the task | x | the task should be based on a the clients interests and motivations |
| low | no | add more reinforcement |
| low | no | add more reinforcement |
| she is compliant | Yes, it could improve with creating a meaning to her task. | Makae it more personal for example preparing silverware for the upcoming meal with peers. |
| low | yes. better motivation | see if it can be tied into something else that interests her |
| good | yes, more staff | should cater specifically to their needs |
| The client has minimal level of engagement. She will engage in this task if instructed to, however, she does not spontaneously engage in this task. | Yes, as she does not need prompting throughout the task. However, if reinforcement for this task was established that may increase her spontaneously engaging in the task and increase meaningfulness for this client.. | Establish reinforcement for the activity. I.e, provide leisure activity after task completion. |
| She engages in the task with minimal prompting but has no interesting in looking for a job with this task. | She could engage in a self-monitoring system and be taught to track her work. After she has completed a certain number of silverware she is able to earn preferred reinforcers. | She could earn preferred reinforcers to make this task more meaningful. |
| low level of engagement | no, find a task that is more motivating, practical for the client | setting table for one self, or in the home she is in |
| Low | Yes it is sustainable with minimal staff support. | Tie the task to a social engagement such as preparing for lunch with family or friends. |
| It sound tedious to her now// | No unless it is set up as something she uses daily for meals. If she had the opportunity to do this task for a realistic reason then do a second part that she really enjoys. | Setting the table for supper- first /then format if food is motivating |
