F.A.S.T Activity Guide: Finding Information Through Online Searches

Whether we are searching for gifts for loved ones, browsing reviews of a new restaurant, or figuring out if there’s a book about a specific topic, being able to successfully complete online searches is a valuable skill that promotes independence and contributes to quality of life.

Use this “Finding Information Online” F.A.S.T Activity Guide to assess and treat skills needed for effectively using online search engines. This guide includes (9) multi-step instructions for finding specific information online. Each set of instructions contains at least (4-5) keywords or phrases that a patient needs to find what they are looking for.

Skills that can be targeted with this activity include:

• listening comprehension
• reading comprehension
• attention to detail
• visual scanning
• working memory
• AND yes, even spelling!

Think of this therapy activity as an “online scavenger hunt”.

Also included in this ”Finding Information Online” F.A.S.T Activity Guide are 1.) Keywords & Phrases Data Sheets 2.) a 10-item Skills Checklist