The steps of the activity occur in the same sequence. Assistance is given the same way each time until the student is ready for a lower level of prompt. There is a clear signal to the student that the activity is finished. Here is a sample activity routine that meets the above criteria. Get spoon from calendar box.
Student extends hand toward spoon then hand over hand assistance for picking up spoon.
Take spoon to eating area. Student holds spoon while wheeled to table. Give spoon it to adult to request meal. Student looks at adult and extends hand with spoon toward adult. Adult takes spoon.