I-CAN v.6 (beta version)

Scoring

Frequency of support

	0	Never	Support not required
	1	Occasionally	Less than once a week
	2	Weekly	1-6 times a week
	3	Daily	Once, a few or several times a day
	4	Frequently	Many times a day
	5	Continuously	Consistently throughout the day

Type of support

	0	Independent	Person does not need any support.
	1	Managed	Managed through: the independent use of aids or equipment, simple strategy or occasional independent visits with health professionals.
	2	Minor	Person may need a brief or minor support from another person e.g. giving a brief prompt or word of reassurance, minor setup or occasional supervision or mentoring, monitoring for signs of discomfort, or brief physical assistance for a minor aspect of the task. Alternatively, this task is complete for 5 or more people.
	3	Moderate	Person may need a series of prompts or instructions, reassurance or emotional support or more regular supervision, speaking on the person’s behalf to enable successful communication, or physical assistance for some aspects of the task. Alternatively, this task is complete for 2 to 4 people.
	4	Extensive	Person needs extensive physical assistance for the majority of or the entire task, such as hand over hand guidance, extensive emotional support, intensive support for a complex communication system or close supervision or monitoring. Alternatively, this task is complete for the person.
	5	Pervasive	Person needs the direct support of two or more people due to this health need or to complete this activity