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Introduction- What is AutismPro Professional?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic AutismPro Professional assists you in creating and maintaining intervention plans for children with autism. It is an 'expert system' which draws from a broad range of evidence-based teaching methods in autism. You enter information about a child into AutismPro Professional, and receive curriculum recommendations that are specifically tailored to the child's needs. The AutismPro Professional curriculum contains thousands of objectives, activities, and strategies, -- which take you step-by-step through the process of identifying the child's skill and behavioral challenges, setting a course of action, and measuring the child's progress as the intervention plan is implemented.
Signing In- How do I sign in?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To signin to AutismPro Professional: Navigate to http://www.autismpro.com in your web browser. You will be taken to the AutismPro home page. Click the 'client sign in' button at the top right of the screen. You will be taken to the signin page for all AutismPro products. In the 'User name' field, enter your email address. Click the 'Continue' button. If you are registered for multiple AutismPro products, you will be presented with a list of available products. Choose 'AutismPro Professional' in the 'Application' dropdown box then click the 'Continue' button. You will be taken to the password entry screen. In the Password field, enter the password provided to you. Note that your password is case sensitive. Upper case and lower case letters must be entered correctly. Click the 'Sign in' button to begin using AutismPro Professional. - How do I retrieve a forgotten password?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic If you have forgotten your AutismPro Professional password, click the 'Forgot your password?' link on the signin page. You will be taken to the 'Forgot Your Password?' screen and prompted to enter your user name (i.e., your email address). Click the 'Continue' button to complete your request. AutismPro will soon send you an email with further instructions for changing your password. Check your email program for a message titled 'Reset Your AutismPro Professional Password'. Open the email and click the link enclosed. You will be directed to the 'Reset Your Password' screen. Enter your User Name (your email address) and click 'Continue'. You will be directed to the 'Set Your Password' screen. Enter a new password in the 'New Password' field. Note that your new password must be between 8 and 16 characters long, with at least 1 lowercase letter, 1 uppercase letter, 1 number and no spaces. Retype the password in the 'Confirm New Password' field. Click the 'Set' button to set your new password. Click the 'Continue' button to begin using AutismPro Professional. - What happens the first time I sign in?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The first time you sign in to AutismPro Professional, you will be asked to change your password. Enter a new password in the 'New Password' field. Note that your new password must be between 8 and 16 characters long, with no spaces, and at least one letter and one number. Note also that the password is case sensitive. Upper case and lower case letters must be entered correctly. Retype your new password in the 'Confirm Password' field. Click the 'Submit' button. You will be taken to the 'Accept Terms of Use' page. To accept the AutismPro Professional terms of use: Read the terms of use text, then select the 'I accept the AutismPro terms of use' checkbox Click the 'Next' button. You will be taken to the 'Update Account Information' screen. Enter your first name in the 'First Name' field. Enter your last name in the 'Last Name' field. Click the 'Save' button to begin using AutismPro Professional.
My AccountManage my Account- How do I view and change my account information?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Clicking on the 'Manage Account' link of the 'My Account' page will bring you to the 'Manage my Account' page. Your contact information and subscription details are displayed here. On the 'Manage my Account' page, you can: Edit your account details Change your password - How do I edit my account details?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To edit your account details: Click the 'Edit' button at the bottom of the 'Manage my Account' screen. The edit screen will appear. Change your first name in the 'First name' field Change your last name in the 'Last name' field Click the 'Save' button to accept the changes. - How do I change my password?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To change your AutismPro Professional password: Click the 'Change Password' link at the bottom of the 'Manage my Account' screen. The 'Change Password' screen will be displayed. Enter your current password in the 'Current password' field. Note that the password is case sensitive. Upper case and lower case letters must be entered correctly. Enter a new password in the 'New password' field. Note that your new password must be between 8 and 16 characters long, with no spaces, and at least one letter and one number. Re-enter the new password in the 'Confirm new password' field. Click the 'Submit' button to save the changes.
Manage Cases- How do I view and change case information?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Manage Cases' screen allows to access and manage case information for the children you are working with. You can: Access a case Open a new case Archive a case Delete a case Manage team members for a case - How do I access a child's case?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'My Active Cases' table on the 'Manage Cases' screen contains a list of cases available to you. To access an individual case, click the underlined link in the 'Case Name' column. - How do I open a new case?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To create a new case, click the 'Open New Case' button on the 'Manage Cases' screen. A confirmation dialog will appear, indicating that 1 month will be deducted from the total number of case months available to your organization. Click the 'OK' button to continue. The new case will now appear in the 'My Active Cases' table, under the name 'new case'. - How do I archive a case that I'm no longer using?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic AutismPro Professional allows you to archive cases that are no longer being used, but that you may want to retain for reference purposes. To archive a case: In the 'My Active Cases' table, click the 'Archive Case' button to the right of a case. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you are sure you would like to archive the case. Click 'OK'. The case will appear in the 'My Archived Cases' list Note that archived cases provide you with a snapshot of the child's final progress status, but you will no longer have the ability to edit or make changes to the case. - How do I delete a case?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To delete an AutismPro Professional case from the 'Archived Cases' table, click the 'Delete Case' button to the right of a case. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you are sure that you want to delete the case. Click 'OK'.
Manage Team- How do I manage the team members for a case?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To each AutismPro Professional case, you can invite team members. A team is comprised of individuals that help you execute your intervention plan. There is no limit to the number of team members that you can invite per case. To begin managing your team, click the 'Team Members' link to the right of an active case. The 'Manage Team Members' screen will appear. From here you can: Change edit rights for a team member Invite a new team member Add a team member Remove a team member - How do I add a team member to a case?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic A team member can be added to an existing case on the 'Manage Team Members' screen. The 'Available Team Members' table contains a list of user who can be added to a team. If you would like to add one of these users, click the 'Add' button to the right of the user name. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you are sure that you would like to add the user. Click 'OK'. Note that you can add as many team members as you would like to a case. The same team member can also be added to multiple cases. - How do I transfer edit rights to a team member?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Edit rights are rights that a user has to make changes to the child's intervention plan. By default, edit rights belong to the Case Owner; however, these rights can be transferred to another team member on the 'Manage Team Members' screen. To transfer edit rights from the case owner to any other case member, select the 'Allow Edit' radio button to the right of the member. - How do I remove a team member from a case?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic A team member can be removed from an existing case on the 'Manage Team Members' screen. To remove a team member, click the 'Remove' button to the right of the user name. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you are sure you would like to remove the member. Click 'OK'. The member will be moved to the 'Available Team Members' table, and can be added to the case again at any time. - How do I invite a new member to my team?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic You can invite a new member to your team by clicking the 'New Team Member' button at the bottom of the 'My Team' area. You will be taken to the 'Create Team Member' screen. To invite the individual to your team: Enter the individual's email address in the 'User name' field Re-enter the individual's email address in the 'Confirm user name' field Check the 'is family member' checkbox if the individual is a family member Click the 'Save' button. An email will be sent to the new team member, with account logon information
AutismPro Professional Setup- How do I start the setup for a new case?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic You can setup a newly opened case from the 'Manage Cases' screen. To begin setting up the case, click the new case link. The AutismPro Professional setup process will begin for that case. - What is the setup welcome screen?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Welcome to AutismPro' setup screen is displayed when you enter an AutismPro Professional case for the first time. It is comprised of: A brief introduction to the AutismPro Professional system An overview of each setup step A description of available help resources T o begin the setup process, click the 'Next Setup Step' button. You will be taken to the 'Enter Child Information' screen. - What is child information?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic AutismPro Professional stores generic background information about the child, such as name, gender, age, and the child's diagnostic information. This information is used to formulate age-appropriate intervention recommendations for the child. Click 'Next Setup Step' to begin entering child information. - How do I enter child information?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To complete the child information on the 'Child Info' screen: Enter the child's name (or a pseudonym) in the 'Screen Name' field Choose either 'male' or 'female' in the Gender field. Select a day, month, and year from the 'Date of birth' dropdown boxes If the child has been previously diagnosed by a professional, choose the diagnosis in the 'Diagnoses' panel (or type in a diagnosis if one does not exist in the list). You can choose an image to represent the child, by scrolling through the library of existing images. Use the forward arrow to move to the next image, and the back arrow to move to the previous image. If you would like to upload a different image to represent the child, click the 'Browse' button in the 'Upload Child Image' panel. Then, select an image from your computer, and click the 'Upload Custom Image' button. When you are satisfied with the child information that has been entered, click the 'Submit' button to continue. You will be taken to the 'Child Summary' screen. - What is the child summary screen?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Child Summary' screen displays the child's current personal information. You should review this information during the setup to ensure that it is accurate. Accurate child information will help AutismPro Professional make more effective recommendations for learning. If you would like to make changes to the child info, click the 'Change Child Info' button. To continue with the setup, click the 'Next Setup Step' button. You will be taken to the 'Select a Child Profile' screen. - What does it mean to select a child profile?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic A 'Child Profile' is a general description of the impact of autism on the child's skill development. A child profile helps AutismPro Professional make specific recommendations for objectives, activities, and strategies. The 'Select a Child Profile' screen provides you with two options: Accept the default Child Profile You decide - How do I select a child profile?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Clicking the 'You decide' icon on the 'Select a Child Profile' screen presents you with the choice of three child types: Child Type 1, Child Type 2, and Child Type 3, as well as a child who is not on the autism spectrum. These child types correspond to a spectrum of autism, ranging from significant skill challenges (e.g., little or no speech) to moderate challenges, to milder challenges. On this screen you are asked to either choose one of the child types, or take an assessment -- the results of which will determine a child type for you. For more information about choosing a child type, see the 'How do I select a child profile?' page of this tutorial. Your other option on the 'Select a Child Profile' screen is to click the 'Accept the default Child Profile' icon. AutismPro Professional will set the child profile to Child Type 1, and direct you to the 'Child Profile Summary' page. - What is the child profile summary?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Child Profile Summary' screen displays the child's current child type. You are able to change the child type at any point during and after the setup by clicking the 'Change Child Profile' button. To continue with the setup, click the 'Next Setup Step' button. You will be taken to the 'Select a Method Preference' screen. - What does it mean to select a method preference?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic A 'Method Preference' is a general description of what instructional approach you would like to use in teaching the child. A method preference helps AutismPro Professional make specific recommendations for objectives, activities, and strategies. The 'Select a Method Preference' screen provides you with two options: Accept the default Method You decide - How do I select a method preference?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Clicking the 'You decide' icon on the 'Select a Method Preference' screen presents you with the choice of three method types: Behavioral, Developmental, and Social. These method types correspond to a spectrum of instructional approaches, ranging from highly structured and documented to more natural and child-centered. On this screen you are asked to either choose one of the method types, or take an assessment -- the results of which will determine a method type for you. For more information about choosing a method type, see the 'How do I select a method profile?' page of this tutorial. Your other option on the 'Select a Method Preference' screen is to click the 'Accept the default Method' icon. AutismPro Professional will set the method preference to 'Developmental', and direct you to the 'Method Preference Summary' page. - What is the method preference summary?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Method Preference Summary' screen displays your current method preference. You are able to change the method preference at any point during and after the setup by clicking the 'Change Method Preference' button. To continue with the setup, click the 'Next Setup Step' button. You will be taken to the 'Curriculum Level' screen. - What does it mean to determine a curriculum level?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic 'Curriculum level' refers to the child's ability to achieve skills across eight developmental areas. Understanding the child's curriculum level helps AutismPro Professional make specific recommendations for what skills the child needs to learn and in what priority. The 'Curriculum Level' screen provides you with two options: Start with Basic Level Curriculum Take the Curriculum Level Assessment - How do I determine a curriculum level?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Clicking the 'Take the Curriculum Level Assessment' icon on the 'Curriculum Level' screen presents you with an assessment, which will determine the child's skill competences in eight developmental areas, and consequently which objectives the child will begin with. For more information about choosing the curriculum level assessment, see the 'How do I complete the curriculum level assessment?' page of this tutorial. Your other option on the 'Curriculum Level' screen is to click 'Start with Basic Level Curriculum'. AutismPro Professional will start the child at a basic curriculum level in all eight developmental areas. You will then be directed to the Curriculum Level Summary' page. - What is the curriculum level summary?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Curriculum Level Summary' screen displays your curriculum level (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) in eight developmental areas. You are able to reassess the child's levels at any point during and after the setup by clicking the 'Reassess' button. To continue with the setup, click the 'Next Setup Step' button. You will be taken to the 'Select Objectives' screen. - What are objectives?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic 'Objectives' describes specific skills that children need to learn. AutismPro Professional contains more than 300 objectives, distributed over 8 developmental areas and 28 curriculum areas. The 'Select Objectives' screen provides you with two options for determining objectives for the child: Accept AutismPro Recommended Objectives You decide - How do I select objectives?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Clicking the 'You decide' icon on the 'Select Objectives' screen allows you to freely choose objectives from among the eight developmental areas.. For more information about choosing a objectives, see the 'How do I select objectives?' page of this tutorial. Your other option on the 'Select Objectives' screen is to click the 'Accept AutismPro Recommended Objectives' icon. AutismPro Professional will select objectives based on child profile, method preference, and the curriculum assessment. You will then be directed to the 'Objectives Summary' page. - What is the objectives summary?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Objectives Summary' screen displays your current list of selected objectives. You are able to change objectives at any point during and after the setup by clicking the 'Change Objectives' button. You can also print your list of objectives by clicking the 'Print' button. To continue with the setup, click the 'Next Setup Step' button. You will be taken to the 'Select Activities' screen. - What are activities?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Activities are procedures that describe how to teach a specific objective. AutismPro Professional contains more than 4000 activities, tailored to curriculum level and method preference. When you click 'Next Setup Step,' AutismPro Professional will choose activities for the child's objectives, and direct you to the 'Activities Summary' page. - What is the activities summary?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Activities Summary' page displays a list of all activities current selected for the child's objectives. You are able to select different activities at any point during and after the setup. For more information about selecting different activities, see the 'How do I modify activity selection?' page of this tutorial. Click the 'Next Setup Step' button to complete the setup process. - How do I complete the setup?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'AutismPro Setup Completed' screen is the last step of the setup process. If you would like to modify any of your previous setup choices, click the 'Previous Setup Step' button. Otherwise, click the 'Finish' button to complete the setup and start using AutismPro Professional.
AutismPro Professional Interface- How is the AutismPro Professional interface structured?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The AutismPro Professional interface is divided into a number of regions: The main screen area, where case information is displayed and can be modified. The menu area to the left of the screen. Clicking on a menu items takes you to a section of AutismPro Professional. The top bar, which allows you to submit user feedback, view frequently asked questions, and log out of the current case. The 'Learning Center' panel, which gives you access to learning material about AutismPro Professional The 'Search Glossary' panel, which allows you to find the definition of key AutismPro Professional terms - How do I send feedback about AutismPro Professional?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Click the 'Feedback' icon at the top right of the screen if you would like to send comments or questions about AutismPro Professional. You will be taken to the AutismPro Support Form. Complete the form, making sure that you select 'AutismPro Professional' in the ' Which of our products does this concern?' drop down. Click the 'Submit Request' button. Your feedback will be sent to us and we will respond as soon as possible. - Where do I access frequently asked questions (FAQ)?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Click the 'FAQ' icon at the top right of the screen to access frequently asked questions about AutismPro Professional. The 'FAQ' screen will be displayed in a popup window. You will be presented with a list of FAQ topics. Select a FAQ topic from the dropdown. A list of FAQ questions for that topic will be displayed. Click one of the FAQ question links that is of interest to you. An answer to the question will be displayed. Click the 'Print' button to print the FAQ question and answer. Click the 'Return to Questions' link to return to the list of FAQ questions for that topic. - How do I log out of an AutismPro Professional case?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To log out of an AutismPro Professional case, click the 'Close Case' icon at the top right of the screen. You will be returned to the 'My Account' screen. - What is the Learning Center?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Learning Center' panel to the right of the interface provides access to learning materials about AutismPro Professional. Click the 'About' icon to display a diagram providing a explanation of the current section Click the 'Learn More' button for an e-learning course explaining basic concepts about the current section Click the 'FAQ' button for frequently asked questions about the current section Click the 'User Manual' button for an explanation of how to use all features on the current page Note that all four icons are not always available for a particular page. - How do I search for definitions of key terms?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Search Glossary' panel to the right of the interface provides access to definitions of key terms used in AutismPro Professional. To search for a term: Type the term you want to search for into the text field. Click the 'Search' button. A list of matching terms will be displayed below. Click a link in the results list. A popup window will be displayed containing the term and its definition. Click the 'Close' link to close the glossary window. Note that you can retrieve a list of all terms in the glossary by clicking the 'Show All' button.
Autism Professional Home- What features are in the dashboard?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic When you log into AutismPro Professional, you are presented with a 'dashboard' screen, displaying: A snapshot of the child's profile information A list of events scheduled for the day A graph of the child's progress Team member information Access to team notes, and Access to a communication book - Where is the child's case information?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Case Information' section of the 'AutismPro Home' page dashboard displays a snapshot of the child's most current profile information, including: Name, gender, and date of birth The start date for the child's case in AutismPro Professional Child level Method type - Where is the list of team members?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Team' panel on the 'AutismPro Home' page dashboard displays a list of team members for the current case. Clicking on a team member link will launch a window for your local email program (if one is installed on your computer). - Where is the event schedule?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Today's Events' panel on the 'AutismPro Home' page dashboard displays a list of events scheduled for the current day. Clicking on an event link takes you to the 'Edit Event' screen in the Schedule section. There, you can view details about the event and/or modify it. For more information about the event schedule, see the 'Schedule' section of this tutorial. - Where can I see a snapshot of the child's overall progress?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Overall Progress' panel on the 'AutismPro Home' page dashboard displays a graph with the child's objective progress. You can see how the percentage of completed objectives has changed over time. - Where do I go to communicate with my team?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Communication Center' panel on the 'AutismPro Home' page dashboard provides access to: The 'View Progress Notes' screen, where you can view, add, and edit specific notes on the child's objective and activity status The 'Communication Book' screen, where you can add free-form diary entries about the child's case For more information, see the progress notes and communication book sections of this tutorial. - How do I navigate using the menu?
Progress Notes- What are progress notes?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Progress notes are created by the child's team to share input about objectives and activities in the child's intervention plan. To access progress notes, click the 'Progress Notes' link on the dashboard. You will be directed to the 'View Progress Notes' screen. Notes are displayed in chronological order and contain: A time stamp of when the note was created The name of the note author The name of the objective or activity The title of the note The text of the note On the 'View Progress Notes' screen, you can: Search for notes by category and within a specific date range. Add a new note. Edit an existing note. Delete an existing note. Click the 'Print' button to print the currently displayed list of notes. - How do I search for progress notes?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic In the 'View Progress Notes' screen, to display all progress notes written over a specific period of time: Select a start date in the 'From' field Select an end date in the 'To' field Click the 'Get Notes' button. All notes within that date range will be displayed below. If you would like to search for progress notes using parameters in addition to start and end date, click the 'Advanced Search' link at the top right of the screen. You can then: Select a note category. Choose 'Objectives' if you would like to search for notes about the child's objectives. Choose 'Activities' if you would like to search for notes about the child's activities. Or choose 'All' if you would like to disregard the note category parameter. Select a specific objective or activity with the dropdown boxes, or leave the default values selected to search for all objectives or activities. Select a note author in the 'Author' dropdown. Select a start and end date. Click the 'Get Notes' button. All notes that match the specified search categories will be displayed below. - How do a add/create a progress note?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To add a new progress note, click the 'Add Note' link at the top right of the 'View Progress Notes' screen. You will be directed to the 'Add Progress Note' screen. The 'Add Progress Note' screen allows you to add a new note about the child's objective or activity progress. To write a note about an objective or activity: Select the 'Activities' radio button. Choose to either 'show only current objectives' or 'show only completed objectives' Select an objective from the 'Objective' dropdown menu. Select an activity from the 'Activity' dropdown Once you have selected a specific objective or activity, you can specify a title for your note in the 'Title' field. Finally, add the note text and click the 'Add' button to post the note and make it available to your team members. - How do I edit a progress note?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To edit an existing progress note, click the 'Edit' link to the right of the note on the 'View Progress Notes' screen. You will be directed to the 'Edit Progress Note' screen. Here, you can: Change the note title in the 'Title' field. Change the note text in the note text field. Click the 'Update' button to accept the changes. - How do I delete a progress note?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To delete an existing progress note, click the 'Delete' link to the right of the note on the 'View Progress Notes' screen. A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you are sure you would like to delete the note. Click the 'OK' button to delete the note permanently.
Communication Book- What is the communication book?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The communication book allows the child's team to share thoughts and make comments about the child's intervention plan. To access the communication book, click the 'Communication Book' link on the dashboard. You will be directed to the 'Communication Book' screen. Communication book entries are displayed in chronological order and contain: The name of the author of the entry A time stamp of when the entry was created The title/topic of the entry The text of the entry On the 'Communication Book' screen, you can: Search for entries within a specific date range. Add a new entry. Edit an existing entry. Delete an existing entry. Click the 'Print' button to print the currently displayed list of communication book entries. - How do I search for communication book entries?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic In the 'Communication Book' screen, to display all entries written over a specific period of time: Select a start date in the 'From' field Select an end date in the 'To' field Click the 'Get Entries' button. All communication book entries within that date range will be displayed below. - How do I add/create a communication book entry?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To add a new communication book entry, click the 'Add Entry' link at the top right of the 'Communication Book' screen. You will be directed to the 'Add Communication Book Entry' screen. Here, you should: Specify a title for your entry in the 'Title' field. Add the text of your entry in the field below. Note that you have 5000 characters with which to write your entry. Click the 'Alert' checkbox to notify team members by email that a new communication book entry has been made. Click the 'Add' button to post your entry and make it visible to other team members. - How do I edit a communication book entry?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To edit an existing communication book entry, click the 'Edit' link to the right of the entry on the 'Communication Book' screen. You will be directed to the 'Edit Communication Book Entries' screen. Here, you can: Change the entry title in the 'Title' field. Change the entry text in the field below the title. Click the 'Update' button to accept the changes. Note that if you would like to notify the other team members by email that the entry has been updated, check the Alert checkbox. - How do I delete a communication book entry?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To delete an existing communication book entry, click the 'Delete' link to the right of the entry on the 'Communication Book' screen. A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you are sure you would like to delete the entry. Click the 'OK' button to delete the entry permanently.
Child Info- How do I view child information?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Child information consists of background information about the child, such as name, gender, age, and the child's diagnostic information. It can be viewed on the 'Case Summary' page. You can navigate to the 'Case Summary' page from anywhere in AutismPro Professional, by clicking the 'Case Info' menu item to the left. - How do I change child information?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Keeping child information up-to-date and accurate is essential. This will help AutismPro Professional make more effective recommendations for learning. To change the child information displayed on the 'Case Summary' screen, click the 'Change Child Info' button. You will be directed to the 'Change Child Info' screen. Here you can: Change the child's screen name in the 'Screen Name' field. Change the child's gender. Change the child's date of birth using the 'Date of Birth' dropdown menus. Change the child's previous diagnoses in the 'Diagnoses' panel. Choose a different child image in the 'Child Image' panel using the forward or back arrows to scroll through the list of default images Upload a custom image by clicking the 'Browse' button, selecting an image from your computer, then clicking the 'Upload Custom Image' button. Clicking the 'Submit' button will save any modifications.
Profile- How do I view child profile and method preference?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Child profile is a general description of the impact of autism on the child's skill development. Method preference describes the instructional approach you would like to use in teaching the child. This information can be viewed on the 'Profile Summary' page. You can navigate to the 'Profile Summary' page from anywhere in AutismPro Professional, by clicking the 'Profile' menu item to the left. - How do I change the child profile?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To change the child profile, click the 'Change Child Profile' button on the 'Profile Summary' screen. You will be directed to the 'Change Child Profile' screen. Here, you are presented with the choice of three child types: Child Type 1, Child Type 2, and Child Type 3, as well as a child who is not on the autism spectrum. These child types correspond to a spectrum of autism, ranging from significant skill challenges (e.g., little or no speech) to moderate challenges, to milder challenges. To find out more about each child type, you can: Click the 'Video' icon to see a video of a child at that level Click the 'Case Illustration' icon to read a description of a child at that level If you cannot decide which child type to choose, you can either: Take the Child Profile Assessment, or Allow AutismPro Professional to recommend a child profile Click the 'Submit' button to accept any changes you have made. - How do I generate a child profile through assessment?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic If you would like to determine a child profile through assessment: From the 'Change Child Profile' screen, select the radio button ' I'm not sure. I'd like to answer some assessment questions to determine a Child Profile.' You will be directed to the 'Change Child Profile' screen. Answer all twelve questions in the assessment. Each question is scored on a scale of Never, Sometimes, Always, and I'm not sure. Select the description that most closely matches your child by clicking the radio button beside each choice. Click the 'Submit' button to complete the assessment. If you forget to answer one or more questions, you will be prompted by a dialog box. A child profile will be determined for you based on the answers that you have provided. - How do I change the method preference?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To change the method preference, click the 'Change Method Preference ' button on the 'Profile Summary' screen. You will be directed to the 'Change Method Preference' screen. Here, you are presented with the choice of three method preferences: Behavioral, Developmental, and Social. These methods correspond to a spectrum of instructional approaches, ranging from highly structured and documented to more natural and child-centered. To find out more about each method preference, you can: Click the 'Video' icon to see a video of a methodological approach Click the 'Case Illustration' icon to read a description If you cannot decide which method preference to choose, you can either: Take the Method Preference Assessment, or Allow AutismPro Professional to recommend a method preference Click the 'Submit' button to accept any changes you have made. - How do I generate a method preference through assessment?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic If you would like to determine a child profile through assessment: From the 'Change Method Preference' screen, select the radio button ' I'm not sure. I'd like to answer some assessment questions to determine a Method Preference.' You will be directed to the 'Change Method Preference' screen. Answer all five questions in the assessment. Select the description that most closely matches your instructional goals by clicking the radio button beside each choice. Choose 'I'm not sure' if you aren't certain what to answer. Click the 'Submit' button to complete the assessment. If you forget to answer one or more questions, you will be prompted by a dialog box. A method preference will be determined for you based on the answers that you have provided.
Assess- How do I view a curriculum level summary?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Curriculum level describes the child's current skill level in 8 developmental areas. Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels correspond to different starting points in the AutismPro Professional curriculum. AutismPro Professional uses curriculum level to generate recommendations for the child's objectives. You can view a curriculum level summary on the 'Curriculum Level Summary' screen. To navigate to this screen from anywhere in AutismPro Professional, click the 'Assess' menu item to the left. - How do I update curriculum levels?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Keeping curriculum information up-to-date and accurate is essential. This will help AutismPro Professional make more effective recommendations for learning. To change the curriculum level information displayed on the 'Curriculum Level Summary' screen, click the 'Reassess' button. You will be directed to the 'Curriculum Level Assessment' screen. To complete the assessment: Answer all ten questions. Select the description that most closely matches the child's skills by clicking the radio button beside each choice. Choose 'None of the above' if you don't see an appropriate match, or 'I'm not sure' if you aren't certain what to answer. Click the 'Submit' button to complete the assessment. If you forget to answer one or more questions, you will be prompted by a dialog box. Curriculum levels will be determined for you based on the answers that you have provided.
Objectives- Where can I view the child's current objectives?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Objectives describe specific skills that children need to learn. AutismPro Professional contains more than 300 objectives, distributed over 8 developmental areas and 28 curriculum areas. To view a list of the child's current objectives, click the 'Objectives' menu item to the left. You will be directed to the 'Objectives Summary' screen. Objectives are displayed by developmental and curriculum area, and the 'Progress' icon indicates how close the child is to mastering the objective. On the 'Objectives Summary' screen, you can: Click the 'Notes' link to add progress notes for an objective Click the 'Change Objectives' button to modify the current objective list Click the 'Print' button for a printable summary of the child's objectives - How do I change objectives?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To change the child's existing objectives, click the 'Change Objectives' button on the 'Objectives Summary' screen. You will be directed to the 'Change Objectives' screen. Here, you can: Delete an existing objective, or Let AutismPro Professional add a new objective for you Select a new objective by yourself - How do I delete objectives?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic You can delete an existing objective from the 'Change Objectives' screen. To do so, click the 'Delete' button to the right of the objective you would like to remove. AutismPro Professional requires you to specify why you want to delete the objective. Select: 'Don't want to work on it at this point in time' if the objective is not the best choice for the child currently 'Child is not able to master this objective at this point in time' if the objective is too difficult for the child's current skill level and you would like to try something more appropriate 'Objective has been mastered' if the child is able to realize the objective in at least 3 different activities Click the 'Submit' button to remove the objective. Note that you can add this objective to the child's plan later if you'd like. - How do I let AutismPro add new objectives?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic You can let AutismPro Professional add a new objective to the child's plan from the 'Change Objectives' screen. To do so: Select 'Let AutismPro decide' and click the 'Add Objective' button. You will be directed to the 'Add Objective' screen. Review the objective recommended by AutismPro Professional. If you would like to select another one instead, use the 'Show Next Objective' and 'Show Previous Objective' buttons to scroll through the available list of recommendations. To add the new objective, click the 'Submit' button. Note that AutismPro Professional only allows the child to work on 8 objectives at one time. If you have already selected 8 and want to add a new objective, you will first have to delete an objective from the list. - How do I add new objectives by myself?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic You manually add a new objective to the child's plan from the 'Change Objectives' screen. To do so: Select 'You decide' and click the 'Add Objective' button. You will be directed to the 'Select Objectives' screen, where available objectives are organized into 8 developmental areas. Click the '+' button to the left of the developmental area from which you would like to choose an objective. The panel for that area will open, displaying a list of objectives. Objectives that already belong to the child's plan will be selected and greyed out. Select one or more objectives using the checkboxes to the left. Click the 'Submit' button to add the new objectives. - How do I add progress notes for an objective?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic You can add progress notes for an objective from the 'Objectives Summary' screen by clicking the 'Notes' link to the right of the objective. You will be directed to the 'View Progress Notes' screen, where you can add a note about the objective. For more information about progress notes, please see the 'Progress Notes' section of this tutorial.
Activities- Where can I view the child's current activities?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Activities are procedures that describe how to teach a specific objective. AutismPro Professional contains more than 4000 activities, tailored to curriculum level and method preference. To view a list of the child's current activities, click the 'Activities' menu item to the left. You will be directed to the 'Activities Summary' screen. On the 'Activities Summary' screen, you can: View specific activity procedures Modify the activities selected for each objective Add an activity start date Track the child's progress on an activity Add progress notes for activities Print activities and an activity progress summary - How do I view an activity procedure?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To view the full text of an activity procedure, click the activity name link to the left of the 'Activities Summary' screen. The activity procedure will be displayed. To print the activity, click the 'Print' button. - How do I select different activities for an objective?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To change the activities selected for a particular objective, click the 'Modify Activity Selection' link to the right of the objective. You will be directed to the 'Change Activities' screen. The 'Change Activities' screen displays a list of all activities available for the current method preference. Activities that have already been selected are checked. If you would like to display the full list of activities, click the 'Show Activities from All Method Types' button. Select the checkboxes of the activities that you would like to retain for the objective. To add the activities, click the 'Submit' button. - How do I specify the start date of an activity?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic You can specify the date that the child has started working on an activity on the 'Activities Summary' screen: Click the 'Start Date' field. A calendar will be displayed. Select a date in the calendar. The start date will be entered. - How do I track progress for an activity?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The child's progress on an activity can be specified using the radio buttons below the activity name in the 'Activities Summary' screen. Click 'Beginning' once the child starts to work on an activity Click 'Progressing' when you observe that the child has had some success with the activity Click 'Completed' to indicate that the child is able to successfully demonstrates the specific skill targeted in that activity at least 3 consecutive times. Note that when an activity is marked as 'Completed,' the objective status icon will automatically update. A green segment indicates that an activity has been completed for that objective. - How do I add progress notes for an activity?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic You can add progress notes for an activity from the 'Activities Summary' screen by clicking the 'Notes' link to the right of the activity. You will be directed to the 'View Progress Notes' screen, where you can add a note about the activity. For more information about progress notes, please see the 'Progress Notes' section of this tutorial. - How do I print activities and an activity progress summary?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To print an overview of the child's progress on each activity, click the 'Print Summary' button. To print the full text of all activities listed on the 'Activity Summaries' screen, click the 'Print Activities' button.
Strategies- How do I view strategies?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Strategies are specialized techniques for teaching the child. They reflect your choice of child level and method preference. To view strategies in AutismPro Professional, click the 'Strategies' menu item to the left. You will be directed to the 'Select Strategy Area' screen. AutismPro Professional divides strategies into three main areas: Preparing the learning environment Interacting with the child Responding to the child Click on one of the three areas to view specific strategies for that area. - What are strategy categories?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Each of the three strategy areas are subdivided into four categories. 'Prepare the learning environment' for example, is comprised of: Setting Structure Motivation Documentation On the 'View Strategies' screen, you receive a short description of how you should modify your teaching techniques in each categories. Click the 'Print' button for a printable summary of these teaching recommendations. Click the 'learn more' link to view more detailed teaching recommendations for a category. - What are specific strategies?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'Specific Strategies' screen provides you with two detailed descriptions of teaching techniques that may be helpful for the child. Each strategy consists of: A description of what the strategy is and why you should use it A video showing you how to implement the strategy with the child Click the 'Print' button for a printable summary of these strategies.
Supports- How do I select support areas?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Supports are practical solutions for building the child's skills and preventing challenging behaviors. To view supports in AutismPro Professional, click the 'Supports' menu item to the left. You will be directed to the 'Select Supports Area' screen. AutismPro Professional divides supports into seven areas: Socialization challenges Curriculum challenges Communication challenges Independence challenges Inclusion challenges Sensory regulation challenges Ritual challenges Supports areas are numbered in priority, depending on child type and method preference. Click on one of the seven areas to see specific supports for that area. - How do I view support plans?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'View Supports' screen displays two support plans for the specified support area. These are tailored to child type and method preference. Click on a support plan link to view the support procedure and case illustrations. - How do I view support procedures and case illustrations?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic The 'View Support Plan' screen contains detailed descriptions of a support plan, including a support procedure and one or more case illustrations. Click the support procedure pdf icon to view a printable copy of the support procedure Click a case illustration pdf icon to view a printable copy of the case illustration. Click the 'Print' button to view a printable copy of the entire support plan
Schedule- How do I access the child's event schedule?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic AutismPro Professional allows you to manage the child's events by creating a schedule for all your activities. To access the event schedule from anywhere in AutismPro Professional, click the 'Schedule' menu item to the left. You will be directed to the 'Schedule' screen. A calendar is displayed at the top left. Days with events scheduled are highlighted in yellow. Clicking on a date in the calendar displays a list of events scheduled during that week. In the 'Schedule' section, you can also: Add events Delete events Edit existing events Print event schedules - How do I view the event schedule for a specific day?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To view the event schedule for a specific day, click a date link in the weekly schedule list. You will be directed to the 'Daily Schedule' screen. The 'Daily Schedule' screen lists the start and end time for all events for the specified day. You can also: Add events Delete events Edit existing events Print event schedules You can view events for the next and previous days by clicking the arrow links at the top right and left of the screen. - How do I add a new event?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To add a new event to the child's schedule, click the 'Add Event' button on the 'Schedule' screen. You will be directed to the 'Add New Event' screen. Select an event category from the 'Event category' dropdown. Specify whether your want the event to refer to an objective, activity, or some other type of event such as an appointment with a clinician. If you select the 'Objective' event category, you will be presented with a list of objectives. You can modify the list to either display the child's current objectives or only the child's completed objectives. Select the objective that you would like the child to work on. Alternately, if you select the 'Activity' event category, both an objectives list and an activity list will be displayed. First choose an objective, then choose an activity from the subsequent dropdown. Enter a title for your event in the 'Event title' field. If you wish, you can add some descriptive text in the 'Comments/Instructions' field. You must now decide whether the event can occur 'at any time' of day, or at a 'specific time'. If the event is to occur at a specific time, choose a start time in the 'From' dropdown, and an end time in the 'To' dropdown. Click the 'On' calendar to choose a date for the event. Specify whether the event is to occur 'once only' or 'recurring'. If the event is to recur, choose the frequency: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. Then, choose the end date for the event by clicking on the 'until' calendar. Click the 'Add' button to add the event. Note that you can also add a new event from the 'Daily Schedule' screen. - How do I view or edit an event?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To edit an event, click the event title link on the 'Schedule' screen. You will be directed to the 'Edit Event' screen. All parameters of the event are displayed and are editable. You can: Change the event category, and select a new objective or activity Change the event title Change your comments/instructions for the event Change the time and date of the event Change the recurrence of the event Click the 'Save' button to update your changes. Note that you can also edit an event from the 'Daily Schedule' screen. - How do I delete an event?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic To delete an event click the event title link on the 'Schedule' screen. You will be directed to the 'Edit Event' screen. Click the 'Delete' button at the bottom of the screen. You will be asked to confirm if you really want to delete the event. Click the 'OK' button to confirm deletion. Note that you can also delete an event from the 'Daily Schedule' screen. - How do I print an event schedule?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic For a printable weekly event schedule, click the 'Print' button on the 'Schedule' screen. For a printable daily event schedule, click the 'Print' button on the 'Daily Schedule' screen.
Progress- How do I access progress graphs for the child?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic AutismPro Professional allows you to track the success of the child's intervention plan. The 'Progress' section lets you know how the child's skills are developing. To access the child progress from anywhere in AutismPro Professional, click the 'Progress' menu item to the left. From the 'Progress' screen, you can: View objective selection distribution View current objective progress View objective progress history View detailed objective status - How do I view objective distribution?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Click the 'View Objective Distribution' icon to see data on objective selection. The 'Objective Distribution by Status' graph is a pie chart that indicates: The completion status of the child's objectives across developmental areas, and The relative percentage of objectives currently selected for the child To view objective distribution by status, click the 'Objective Distribution by Status' radio button. A pie chart will be displayed indicating the relative percentage of Active, Completed, Removed, Pending, Mastered by Assessment, and Not Worked on Yet objectives. By default, pie chart data for objective distribution is retrieved from all developmental areas. If, however, you would like to see results from a single developmental area (e.g., Emotional), select an area from the 'View by developmental area' dropdown. To view the distribution of currently selected (active) objectives, click the 'Active Objective Distribution' radio button. A pie chart will be displayed indicating the relative percentage of active objectives for the child, distributed by developmental area. By default, pie chart data is retrieved for all skills levels (i.e., Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced). To filter the results of a pie chart by a specific skill level, select an option from the 'View by skill level' radio buttons. To print a graph, click the 'Print' button. - How do I view current objective progress?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Click the 'View Current Objective Progress' icon to see data on the child's objective progress. The 'Current Objective Progress' graph indicates the child's overall progress in each of the 28 curriculum areas. Results can be filtered by developmental area and skill level. By default, objective progress results are retrieved across all developmental areas. To filter the results by a specific developmental area (e.g., Social), select a developmental area from the 'View by developmental area' dropdown. By default, objective progress results are retrieved across all skill levels (i.e., Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced). To filter results by a specific skill level, select an option from the 'View by skill level' radio buttons. To print a graph, click the 'Print' button. - How do I view objective progress history?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Click the 'View Objective Progress History' icon to see data on the child's objective progress over time. The 'Objective Progress History' graph indicates the rate at which the child has progressed over time. Progress results can be filtered by developmental area, curriculum area, time interval, and date. By default, objective progress history is displayed for all developmental areas. To filter progress by a specific developmental area (e.g., Communication), select an option from the 'View by developmental area' dropdown. By default, objective progress history is displayed for all curriculum areas. To filter progress by a specific curriculum area (e.g., Nonverbal Communication), select an option from the 'View by curriculum area' dropdown. Objective progress history can be displayed in weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly increments. To filter progress by a specific time interval (e.g., monthly), select an option from the 'Time interval' dropdown. Objective progress history can be displayed for specific intervals of time. Select a start date from the 'From' field and an end date from the 'To' field, using the calendars provided. To refresh the view of a graph and ensure it is properly reflecting the parameters selected, click the 'Generate Graph' button. To print a graph, click the 'Print' button. - How do I view detailed objective status?
View a Video Walkthrough for this topic Click the 'View Detailed Objective Status' icon to see specific progress data on each of the child's objectives. The 'View Detailed Objective Status' graph indicates the child's progress on objectives. Results can be filtered by specific developmental and curriculum areas. To see objective status for objectives within a specific developmental area (e.g., Communication), select an option from the 'View by developmental area' dropdown. To see objective status for objectives within a specific curriculum area (e.g., Nonverbal Communication), select an option from the 'View by curriculum area' dropdown. To print a graph, click the 'Print' button.
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