The task analysis I chose for my focus child is opening a milk carton. He buys lunch everyday and has a hard time getting his milk open. This can also be used with the other children in the classroom. I always have the children try with verbal prompts before I will open it for them. The pictures will help them break down the steps visually and follow along. The steps will use forward chaining to open the carton.
1. Put a hand on each side of the milk carton.
2. Hold the milk carton with your hands.
3. Use thumbs to push tabs back.
4. Use fingers to push tabs forward.
5. Grasp middle of tab with pointer and thumb.
6. Pull middle of tab forward.
Cook, Ruth E., Klein, Diane & Tessier, Annette. (2008). Adapting Early Childhood Curricula for Children with Special Needs.
I like the task you have chosen. In my classroom, I am amazed at the amount of children that can't open their milk cartons. Well, I should say amazed at those that wont try.
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