START Project

Purpose of data collection tools

• To provide an efficient and effective system for educators to collect and analyze data using a single form to assist with decision making at the student and classroom level

Why these 3 behaviors?

These three target behaviors have been shown in the research to have a significant impact on the quality of life for students with ASD.

• Independence data provides an opportunity to improve performance in routines at school, at home, and in the community
• Engagement data provides an opportunity to improve participation in general education classroom activities and/or increase opportunities to spend more time in general education classrooms and with the general education curriculum
• Social data (initiations and responding) provides an opportunity to develop friendships within and outside of the classroom which has also shown to impact academic performance and aid in classroom management.

START Individual Data System Overview

• Independence Data Form
• Example Independence – Arrival Routine
• Example Independence – Navigating Hallway to Bathroom
• Example Independence – Lunch
• Example Independence – Following a Visual Schedule

Independence data is collected through task analyzing a routine and observing the level of independence completing that routine then developing a plan to improve independence. Given the importance of independence as a goal and using the independence data collection tool to measure progress, we have developed video examples of this process. These examples show how independence is promoted from early childhood up to older students.

• Student Engagement Data Form
• Student Engagement Data Example
• Classroom Engagement Data Form – Preschool
• Classroom Engagement Data Form – K-12

• Early Childhood - Social Interaction Data Form
• Elementary - Social Interaction Data Form
• Secondary - Social Interaction Data Form

The Social Assessment Data Forms are currently under revision.