ziggurat

Selecting UCC Areas

Vision “Begin with the end in mind” – Stephen R. Covey

· What is the long- and short-term vision of/for the individual?

Note that “long-term” and “short-term” may be defined differently in order to be meaningful.

· Which UCC areas would have the greatest impact on achieving this vision?

Settings

· In what settings does the individual participate?

· Which UCC areas have the greatest impact on the individual’s ability to function in multiple settings?

Quality of Life

· What is most important to the individual? What provides a sense of well-being?

Consider independence, relationships, play/leisure activities, safety, health, etc.

· Which UCC areas have the greatest impact on the individual’s quality of life?

Key UCC Areas

Based on your answers to the questions above, place a check X next to the key UCC areas. Transfer to the Areas of Concern section of the Ziggurat Worksheet.

|_| Social

|_| Restricted Patterns of Behavior Interests, and Activities

|_| Communication

|_| Sensory Differences

|_| Cognitive Differences

|_| Motor Differences

|_| Emotional Vulnerability

|_| Known Medical or Other Biological Factors

Selecting UCC Items

Key UCC Items

Select key UCC items for each of the UCC areas listed above. Choose items that are essential (necessary for progress) and developmentally appropriate. Emphasize items that are more pivotal (building blocks for additional skills). Avoid selecting redundant items.

Write key item numbers and descriptions below. These items will be used to develop interventions keeping strengths and skills (identified on the ISSI) in mind.

Transfer items to the Selected UCC Item section of the Ziggurat Worksheet. Develop interventions.

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