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

Task 3:Sits AppropriatelyPurposeTo evaluate the applicant's ability to sit appropriately on the bus.Materials2 ChairsProcedureThe script is used to introduce the item and to provide cues as needed.Scoring- Score 2 points if the applicant spontaneously sits appropriately in the chair.- Score 1 point if the applicant sits appropriately in the chair after prompts.- Score 0 points if the applicant is unable to sit appropriately in the chair.Task 3: Sitting AppropriatelyWhat the assessor does:When requesting to sit down does the applicantmodel correct sitting position with feet on thefloor in front of them and hands on the lap or onthe sides.PROMPTAfter prompt and modeling of correct sittingposture with feet on the floor in front of themand hands on the lap or on their sides.RETESTHave the student stand up and ask theapplicant to sit down againWhat the assessor says:Can you please sit down in the chair for me?When I sit in the chair I have my feet in front ofme on the floor and I keep my hands in my lap.This is sitting nicely. Can you sit like I am?Let’s try again, Can you please sit down nicelyin the chair for me?