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Table 2 The structure, objectives and individualized activities of weekly Super Chef sessions

From: KONTAKTĀ© for Australian adolescents on the autism spectrum: protocol of a randomized control trial

Rounds

Objective

Individualized activity

Transition

Self-regulation and arrival into the session

Ā 

Activity 1

Sharing cooking experiences

Ā 

Activity 2

Preparation for cooking and food exploration

Every session

Snack time

Practicing small-talk and turn-taking in unstructured conversation, participating in games and activities

Ā 

Activity 3

Cooking or baking

Every session

Eating the prepared meal

Rating the prepared meal

Ā 

Clean up

Washing up, drying dishes, wiping down benches and tables, and sweeping the floor.

Every session

Transition

Recapping the session and feedback to the parents

Ā