What are the specific tasks used to evaluate APE's performance

1. Functional Assessment: Observing the individual's behavior, communication, social interactions, and adaptive skills in real-world environments.

2. Task Analysis: Breaking down complex tasks into smaller, measurable steps to guide intervention planning.

3. Ecological Validity: Ensuring assessment and intervention strategies align with the individual's natural environment and daily life.

4. Individualized Goals: Setting specific, measurable, and relevant goals in collaboration with families and educators.

5. Data Collection and Progress Monitoring: Using observations, checklists, and other methods to track changes in skills over time.

6. Transdisciplinary Approach: Involving professionals from various disciplines to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual's strengths and challenges.

7. Generalization and Maintenance: Evaluating how well the individual can apply learned skills across different situations and sustain those skills over time.

The key is to move beyond standardized tests and focus on performance-based evaluations that capture the nuances of real-world functioning for individuals with autism. This holistic, data-driven approach is central to assessing the effectiveness of APE interventions.