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Schedules are considered an antecedent-based intervention, which is an evidence-based practice for autistic students that “includes a variety of modifications that are made to the environment/context in an attempt to change or shape a learner’s behavior”(Steinbrenner et al. 63) .  \nAn object schedule is a variation of a visual schedule that uses objects instead of words, pictures, or line drawings to indicate the specific activities and their order in the specified time. For learners who may benefit from more concrete visuals, the use of objects can serve as a helpful alternative to written words, photos, or line drawings. By selecting objects that either represent the various activities or objects that will be used functionally during an activity, the object schedule can be a customized schedule tailored to the unique needs of the learner.  \nWhen to Use Object Schedules  \nIdeal times to use an object schedule with autistic students, or other students with or without disabilities, could include (but are not limited to):  \n• throughout the entire day for a whole group, for a small group, or for individual students;  \n• throughout an activity or instructional block to break down the specifics of that subject, class, or time-period (e.g., activity schedule for circle time, activity schedule for literacy block); or  \n• during new or different activities (e.g., field trips, assemblies) .  \nWhy Use Object Schedules?  \nAn object schedule:  \n• increases predictability about the events of the day;  \n• clarifies expectations about where a student should be and what the student should be doing;  \n• promotes student independence within the classroom and the school setting;  \n• teaches flexibility to students by helping them anticipate when changes may occur; and  \n• makes the abstract concept of transitioning and the passage of time more concrete.  \nCritical Components of Object Schedules  \nSchedules for autistic students should:  \n• be visible to the learner and presented in a format that the student can comprehend (in this case, objects applicable to the specific task or activity);  \n• be broken down into reasonable steps;  \n• include a clear way to indicate when an activity is finished;  \n• be referenced before and after each activity listed on the schedule;  \n• be handled by the student if possible;  \n• include a consistent phrase to prompt the student to reference their schedule (e.g.,“Check the schedule,” or “Let’s see what is next…”); and  \n• include a visual representation of a schedule change.  \nObject Schedules in Action  \nAssembly Tips  \n• Identify the object schedule activity pieces, as well as a backing (folder, paint stick, laminated paper, etc.) for the schedule.  \n• Place a hard-sided Velcro strip on a folder, paint stick, or laminated strip of construction paper.  \n• Place soft-sided Velcro on the back of each object schedule piece.  \n• Lay out the daily schedule appropriately, with part or all of t he day represented.  \n• Consider where to post the schedule (e.g., taped on a desk or in a locker, carried with the student in a folder or attached to a planner) .  \nUsing an Object Schedule to Support FBA and BIP  \nA Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process for gathering, analyzing, and summarizing information about the relationship (i.e., function) between a person’s challenging behavior and their environment (Cooper et al., 2019) . An FBA provides specific information around how behavior interventions should be individualized in consideration of a person’s skills, preferences, sensitivities, and environment. For students in schools, an FBA must be conducted to address one or more of the following situations:  \n• a change of placement to a more restrictive setting is considered due to a student’s behavior;  \n• a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP)","cbCaimNOqWjjWm7P","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimNOqWjjWm7P","pdf",292462,"English","# Object Schedule: An Overview\n## Definition and Purpose\n## When to Use Object Schedules\n## Why Use Object Schedules?\n## Critical Components of Object Schedules\n## Object Schedules in Action\n### Assembly Tips\n### Using an Object Schedule to Support FBA and BIP","[{\"question\":\"What is an object schedule and how is it different from a visual schedule?\",\"answer\":\"An object schedule is a visual schedule variation that uses physical objects to show specific activities and their order in a given time period. 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