ASRC Program Participant Needs Assessment

This form is required for all ASRC program participants. Please complete the form in its entirety, answering each question to the best of your ability. 

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* 1. ASD as primary diagnosis is required. Applications will not be considered until proper diagnosis is received. Email diagnosis document to asggc@yahoo.com. Please confirm acknowledgement of this policy.

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* 2. Participant Full Name

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* 3. Participant DOB

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* 4. Participant Age

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* 5. Medical Needs/Concerns/Diagnoses. If none, answer "none".

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* 6. Assistance
** For those requiring one on one assistance, a parent/guardian may be needed to provide assistance to participant

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* 7. Communication

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* 8. Is participant prone to wandering/running/eloping/leaving the area without permission?

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* 9. Is participant independent in toileting and associated use of facilities? (button/zip pants, wipe, recognize need to use the restroom and seek assistance locating it).

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* 10. Fine Motor 

  Never Sometimes or Partially  Usually or Always 
Holds a pen, pencil, or paintbrush appropriately 
Cuts out simple shapes
Ties shoes securely 
Zips, fastens, buttons clothes when changing or using the restroom

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* 11. Gross Motor

  Never Sometimes or Partially Usually or Always
Runs smoothly without falling
Climbs on and off high objects (playground equipment)
Catches a tennis or baseball-sized ball, moving to the ball as necessary 

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* 12. Self Care

  Never Sometimes or Partially  Usually or Always 
Is toilet-trained and will tell an adult when they need to use the restroom
Cleans or wipes hands and face during or after meals without prompting 
Requires assistance using the restroom (unbuttoning pants, wiping, pulling pants up)
Seeks assistance when needed (injury, illness, pain or discomfort)
Follows directions for a special diet or takes medications independently (if applicable) 
Has eating difficulties (eats too fast, too slow, overeats or refuses to eat)

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* 13. Communication

  Never  Sometimes or Partially  Usually or Always 
Says at least 100 recognizable words
Uses mostly gestures to communicate
Pronounces words clearly
Tells about an experience in detail (who was involved, what happened, where it took place)

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* 14. Comprehension 

  Never Sometimes or Partially Usually or Always 
Listens to and understands spoken instructions 
Follows instructions in "if-then" form ("if you want to play the game, then put away your toys")
Listens to a story for at least 15 minutes 
Follows directions or instructions heard 5 minutes before
Uses and/or understands visual schedules
Benefits from having pictures available to understand directions 

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* 15. Behavior

  Never Sometimes or Partially Usually or Always 
Understand dangerous/risky situations 
Chooses to avoid/is fearful of dangerous/risky situations 
Controls anger when he/she does not get his or her own way
Gets anxious or nervous easily 
Is impulsive
Wanders or runs away 
Has meltdowns in the home/school/community setting
Is physically aggressive in the home/school/community setting
Is more active or restless than peers
Swears
Sensitive/uncomfortable with others touching him or her
Displays behaviors that cause injury to self 
Displays behaviors that cause injury to others
Intentionally destroys property 
Has irrational fears of ordinary situations/sounds/objects
Has tics (twitching, head shaking)
Has pica behaviors (eating non edible items)

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* 16. Relating to Others

  Never Sometimes or Partially  Usually or Always 
Makes or tries to make social contact
Recognizes the likes and dislikes of others
Keeps comfortable distance between self and others in social situations
Avoids rude or embarrassing comments/behaviors in public 
Plays successfully  with one of more children for more than 5 minutes 
Shows good sportsmanship, follows the rules of the game, does not get mad when losing a game
Does not become overly aggressive when playing a sport/game
Responds appropriately to slight changes in routine 
Chooses not to taunt, tease or bully peers
Displays empathy for peers who are having a difficult time 
Avoids others and prefers to be alone
Is overly dependent on parent/caregiver/teacher 

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* 17. List anything that motivates the participant.

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* 18. What type of educational program is the participant currently enrolled? If enrolled in a program, what support do they receive?

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* 19. Below, please share with us any and all additional information about the participant that would assist us in making this experience successful for them. Examples include but are not limited to: Supports you feel the participant would need. Triggers. Behavioral concerns. Sensory sensitivities. Means of de-escalation.

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* 20. Contact information for person completing the form

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