Preference Assessment Tool - Classroom Pulse

📋 Student Information

Student Name

Date of Assessment

Age

Assessor

Communication Level

🔬 Select Assessment Method

Single Stimulus (SS)

Present items one at a time, measure engagement

✅ Good for students with limited motor skills

⚠️ Time consuming, doesn't show relative preference

Paired Stimulus (PS)

Present two items, student chooses one

✅ Shows clear preferences between items

⚠️ Many trials needed for all combinations

Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO)

Array of items, chosen items removed

✅ Quick, provides clear hierarchy

⚠️ Requires scanning and choice-making skills

Free Operant

Observe natural engagement with available items

✅ Natural context, minimal prompting

⚠️ Less controlled, may miss some preferences

📦 Potential Reinforcers

🍪 Edibles

🧸 Toys/Games

🎮 Activities

🤝 Social

✋ Sensory

Edible

💡 Item Selection Tips

Include 6-10 items for most assessments
Mix high and low preference items
Include novel items the student hasn't experienced
Consider dietary restrictions and allergies
Include age-appropriate options

📊 MSWO Assessment Trials

Trial 1

Selection Order	Item Chosen	Latency (seconds)	Engagement Duration	Notes
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th

Environmental Conditions

🔄 Paired Choice Trials (If using PS method)

Trial

Left Item

Right Item

1

2

🏆 Assessment Results

#1

Selected 90% of trials

#2

Selected 75% of trials

#3

Selected 60% of trials

Preference Hierarchy Summary

Recommendations for Use

📌 Implementation Guidelines

High Preference Items: Use for difficult tasks or new skill acquisition
Moderate Preference: Good for maintenance tasks
Rotate Reinforcers: Prevent satiation by varying rewards
Reassess Regularly: Preferences change over time
Pair with Praise: Build social reinforcers alongside tangible ones

📅 Follow-up & Monitoring

Next Assessment Date

Reassessment Frequency

Effectiveness Monitoring Plan

Additional Notes

🎯 Preference Assessment Tool

💡 Item Selection Tips

Trial 1

📌 Implementation Guidelines