Addressing Priority Learning Objectives

Use of Matrix Model to Identify Intervention Options

Rationale for MATRIX Planning

List PRIORITY IEP objectives of child in boxes across top of columns

List ROUTINES that occur on a regular basis in boxes in far LEFT column

List teaching opportunities or strategies to address these objectives in boxes that combine IEP objectives and opportunities

ACTIVITY-BASED INTERVENTION MATRIX (SAMPLE)(adapted from Grisham-Brown & Hemmeter, 1998)

DAILY SCHEDULEOF ACTIVITIES

Objective #1:Making Choices

Objective #2:Reach and Grasp

Objective #3:Initiate Social Interaction

Objective #4:Cause/Effect

(Use of Switch)

Center Time Block center or housekeeping?

Build tower w/ blocks

Greet other children – vocalize or eye contact`

Use switch to turn on toy (dump truck @ blocks center ‘building site’)

Classroom Chores Water plants or feed fish?

Reach for/grasp attendance slip – place on desk in office

Initiate contact with office personnel

Snack/Cooking Activity

Pudding or milkshakes?

Reach for/grasp cooking utensils

Eye contact w/ peers – their turn to stir etc.

Switch to activate blender etc.

Small Group-Art Which art materials to use?

Reach for/grasp built-up paintbrush handle

Initiate interaction w/ adult – ask for assistance

Going to Park with Parents

Slide or swing? Reach/grasp to hold onto swing/side of slide

Eye contact/vocalize – to let know what she wants to be pushed

Switch to turn on music box

# Opportunities: 5 # Opportunities: 5 # Opportunities: 5

# Opportunities: 3

ACTIVITY-BASED INTERVENTION MATRIX (SAMPLE)

DAILY SCHEDULEOF ACTIVITIES

Objective #1: Objective #2: Objective #3: Objective #4:

Center Time

Open Play

Snack/Cooking Activity

Small Group-Art

Book Club / Dismissal

# Opportunities: # Opportunities: # Opportunities: # Opportunities: