Transportation Skills Assessment Tool: Test Protocol for ... - CAIT

Task 1:Responds to GreetingsPurposeTo assess general level of responsiveness and social competence.MaterialsNone.ProceduresMeet applicant in waiting room, a slight distance away from testing room. Greet theapplicant (see script) and wait for a response if necessary. Greeting can be repeated once ifno response is given.Scoring- Score 1 point for any reasonable response, verbal or nonverbal, in which the applicantacknowledges the greeting.Examples of appropriate verbal responses:"Fine, thank you, how are you?", "Hi". "OK".Examples of appropriate nonverbal responses:Looking at examiner and nodding or smiling at examinerWaving extending a hand to shake- Score 0 points for inappropriate responses, verbal or nonverbal, or no responseExamples of inappropriate responses:Saying, "This place stinks. I hate coming here."Saying, "Leave me alone."Turning away and hiding head in handsRocking and flapping hands.Task 1: Responds to GreetingWhat the assessor does:Meet client in waiting room. Wait briefly forresponse to greeting if necessary.What the assessor says:Hello, I’m ______________. How are you?I will be working with you today to learn aboutsome of your skills for using the paratransit bus.