Stepping Out Into the Community

Stepping Out is a comprehensive community-based instruction (CBI) curriculum that includes a task analysis for 18 community outings including grocery shopping, eating at restaurants, using the bank, and going to the movie theater. The included My Steps Workbook allows participants to practice prerequisite skills in the classroom before venturing out into the community. When participants are ready to step out into the community, Stepping Out’s innovative cue system provides visual support for using money, budgeting, transportation, and more!

• Includes a task analysis for 18 community outings.
• My Steps Workbook for practicing prerequisite skills.
• Visual support with 20 laminated cues for community activities.
• StepPad and overlays for additional support in multi-step tasks.
• Facilitator’s Guide with scripted lessons and evidence-based strategies.

Additional Information

The worksheets can be easily photocopied or printed from the included downloadable PDF files. The StepPad is a powerful, yet easy-to-use device for people who have difficulty completing multi-step tasks independently. Directions that you record are played back in sequence, one step at a time, to prompt the user on what to do next. The accompanying overlays with scripts contain an activity sequence for each outing. Teaching procedures and sample role plays are also embedded in the teaching scripts. In addition, outing checklists/data sheets are provided to assist in monitoring progress and promoting independence.