The Functional Scheme is a tool designed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen creator of Active Learning. It can be used for initial assessment and learning program re-assessment with children and adults with multiple special needs who are functioning at a developmental level under 48 months. The purpose of the tool is to create the best possible basis for developing an appropriate learning program for the individual.
The scheme helps to determine where an individual is currently functioning. Areas of assessment are broken down development steps as observed in an individual with multiple special needs. After determining a person's functional level, appropriate individualized programming can be developed using the best materials, perceptualizing aides and equipment, and phase of educational treatment.
The Functional Scheme helps the evaluator to re-assess the current learning program. The same functional scheme will be used to assess an individual throughout their lifetime. The evaluator can identify what skills are emerging, performed under favorable conditions, or performed spontaneously.
This course includes information on:
• How to complete the Functional Scheme
• How to use the results to determine an overall level of skills
• How to use this tool for the purpose of documenting child progress and for annual re-assessment