1. Present to the student the various items that could be obtained from the vending machine. Through discussion or observation, determine which item(s) are the most enjoyed.
2. From settings near a vending machine but where the machine is not within the student's visual field, assist the student in locating the vending machine. Reduce assistance until the student can independently locate the vending machine with only the verbal request to "show" it to you.
3. Assist the student in pointing to a desired item. Reduce assistance until student can independently perform the task.
4. Determine the amount of change needed to acquire the identified item. Assist the student until he or she can independently select the amount needed.
5. Assist the student in depositing into the proper slot the necessary amount of money for the desired purchase and pressing the appropriate buttons to receive the item. (Note. Also teach and discuss the concepts of change and how to handle machine malfunctions.)