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

Task 2:Follows InstructionsPurposeA paratransit trip provided by a public transit service provider may require the rider to followinstructions. If the rider asks the driver for help or there is an issue on the vehicle, he/sheshould be able to follow simple verbal directions. This item is designed to assess theindividual's ability to follow instructions through simple verbal directions in context.MaterialsThe meeting area should be different from the where the test will be conducted so theapplicant can be tested on following simple directions and instructions. A testing table withone chair for the applicant and one for the examiner, both facing the slide screen on thetable.ProceduresGive verbal and gestural cues for individual to follow you out of the waiting room.Give verbal and gestural cues for individual to follow arrows from waiting room to test room.Give verbal and gestural cues for individual to sit in the applicant's chair.Scoring- Score 2 points if applicant follows a direction independently after one verbal request withgestural cue.- Score 1 point if applicant follows direction after repeated requests or redirection.- Score 0 points if applicant requires physical prompts to follow direction.Task 2: Follow InstructionsWhat the assessor does:Stand up and gesture for applicant toaccompany you.CUEIf applicant does not respond have him/herpause and redirect his/her attention. Pointto indicate the way to go.IN TESTING ROOMPoint to seatWhat the assessor says:Let’s go to the testing room and we’ll comeback here when we are done. It should takeabout half an hour. Please come with me.We need to go to the testing room. Can youfollow me?Please sit down there