Every Rating Scale is linked to a Manual page

In the LAP-ASD instrument, clicking any ‘Manual’ button instantly opens a dedicated guide—like the Fine Motor example below—to help your team make informed, consistent ratings and gather other program planning information.

Manual Page Explanation

  1. The name of the Rating Scale.
               (Fine Motor)
  2. A directive or question for the Team.
    (Rate the person’s fine motor functioning.)
  3. What the Team’s rating should reflect.
    (The rating should reflect the Individual’s fine motor functioning.)
  4. The Rationale for including the scale in the LAP-ASD (Individuals on the autism spectrum may have significant fine motor delays, or atypical fine motor patterns which necessitate modifications and accommodations across instructional or training activities.)
  5. Rating Criteria: Each scale uses five incremental rating levels (0–4). A rating of “0” indicates a severe level of impairment or a total lack of the resource, while a “4” indicates an area of functional strength. Intermediate ratings (1–3) reflect varying degrees of impairment and the necessity for modifications.
  6. Check Boxes: For many scales additional information is gathered identifying specific aspects of task demands that have significantly impact functioning.
  7. Notes: The Team is encouraged to record significant aspects of the individual’s functioning, the requirements of tasks or activities, or the environment or setting that represent program planning issues.
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Fine Motor

Rate the person's fine motor functioning.

The rating should reflect the Individual’s fine motor functioning.

Individuals on the autism spectrum may have significant fine motor delays, or atypical fine
motor patterns which necessitate modifications and accommodations across instructional or
training activities. Conversely, some individuals on the spectrum have strengths associated
with their fine motor abilities.

Some of the characteristics of fine motor demands that have been found to have significant
effects on overall fine motor functioning include strength, size of objects, required size or
amplitude of motor response or production, precision requirements, coordination of joint hand
use.

Rating Criteria

0 – severely impaired. Fine motor demands/requirements are a critical consideration.
      Requires the use of specialized equipment or materials with specific characteristics
      for activities that include a fine motor component.

1 – moderately impaired. Fine motor demands/requirements are a significant consideration.
      Requires use of specialized equipment or materials with specific characteristics for activities
      that include a fine motor component

2 – mildly impaired. Fine motor demands/requirements are a consideration. May require use
     of materials with specific characteristics for activities that include a fine motor component.

3 – no significant impairment. Fine motor functioning is at levels that makes significant
     modification, or adaptation of fine motor demands/requirements unnecessary.

4 – excellent. Fine motor functioning is at advanced levels and may represent an area of
     strength in instructional or training activities.

Check boxes to identify specific aspects of fine motor functioning that represent areas of concern or weakness: Strength. Speed, Accuracy, Dexterity

Notes:

Provide descriptions of any significant fine motor issues or requirements that may affect 
the individual’s program participation.