Case Studies

Independio was designed following the use of manual assessment check lists. Below, you can see how individuals were able to progress faster using the manual version of Independio’s features. And you can imagine the progress if these users had access to the app. There are still use cases underway, and they will be added to this page upon completion.

Download a copy of the Manual version of Independio’s checklist assessments.

The manual Checklist

About the Case Studies

Procedures

Before Independio, the founder, Niki Mayer, developed a manual checklist after working in the field for only 6 months. The idea for the checklist was to get more of an idea of how the person thinks of themselves, how they experience themselves, how they learn, what stressors impede their learning, what protective factors support their learning, and what they do well versus what they still struggle with. Niki named the checklist, the Systemic Skill Building (SSB) Checklist.

To begin, Niki administered the SSB Checklist after 3 months of direct skill building services with an individual. Using the information from the SSB checklist, Niki worked with the individual to create skill building goals and planning for goals to work on later. After an individual completed the SSB checklist at the baseline, Niki repeated the checklist after 3 months and 6 months to see the differences between the baseline and follow ups. In addition, Niki collected data during sessions to confirm progress, and worked with staff and caretakers to provide data from sessions when Niki was not present.

How Results are calculated

Results below were collected in the form of opportunities to work on the skill and successes with the skill within the prompting limits.

For example, if a goal read: “User will participate in social activities at least two times per month within 2 prompts 60% of the time,” then the percentage will be calculated as:

Total number of opportunities to complete the goal (O) = 6
Total number of successes (S) = 4
Total number of prompts allowed (P) = 12
Actual number of prompts received (PR) = 14

Equation:

S/O * P/PR = Percent toward mastery (rounded to the second decimal place)

Calculation:

4/6 * 12/14 = 0.57 or 57%

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Use Case A

Progress for User A with Manual Checklists Similar to Independio

The following data is for a 31 year old male that will be called A for the purpose of sharing progress.

Social Participation Goal Progress

Prior to using the structured manual checklist above, A was making 43% progress after 8 months of working on a goal for Social Participation (which included 9 opportunities, 5 successes, and 42 prompts). After 3 months of implementing the manual checklists to add structure to A’s goal progress, A reached 69% in 3 months (9 opportunities, 7 successes, and 41 prompts). After 6 months, A reached 86% (9 opportunities, 8 successes, and 37 prompts).

Progress before Progress using Independio Features 42.6 %

Progress in 3 months using Independio Features 68.3 %

Progress in 6 months using Independio Features 86.5 %

Calculations

User A’s goal:

“User A will participate in social activities (including bowling leagues, peer get togethers, hangout’s with friends/peers, etc.) 3 times per month within 4 prompts 80% of the time for one quarter.”

Data collected in 8 months before Checklists:

O = 9
S = 5
P = 36
PR = 47

5/9 * 36/47 = 0.426 * 100 = 42.6%

Data collected in 3 months using Independio Checklists & Features:

O = 9
S = 7
P = 36
PR = 41

7/9 * 36/41 = 0.683 * 100 = 68.3%

Data collected in 6 months using Independio Checklists & Features:

O = 9
S = 8
P = 36
PR = 37

8/9 * 36/37 = 0.865 * 100 = 86.5%

Findings (Compiled by AI)

User A: Preliminary Findings

Based on the percentages shown, User A’s measured progress increased substantially across both goals after using Independio’s structured manual features.

Social Participation

Comparison	Percentage-point improvement	Relative growth
Before → 3 months	+25.7 points	+60.3%
Before → 6 months	+43.9 points	+103.1%
3 months → 6 months	+18.2 points	+26.6%

Social Participation performance increased from 42.6% before using Independio’s manual features to 86.5% after six months—an improvement of 43.9 percentage points and a 103.1% relative increase from baseline.

In other words, User A’s measured performance for the Social Participation goal more than doubled after implementing Independio’s structured manual checklists.

Health

Comparison	Percentage-point improvement	Relative growth
Before → 3 months	+25.6 points	+81.0%
Before → 6 months	+45.3 points	+143.4%
3 months → 6 months	+19.7 points	+34.4%

Health performance increased from 31.6% before using Independio’s manual features to 76.9% after six months—an improvement of 45.3 percentage points and a 143.4% relative increase from baseline.

This means User A’s measured performance for the Health goal grew to approximately 2.4 times the baseline level after six months of using Independio’s structured manual checklists.

Overall findings

Across both goals, User A’s average measured performance increased from 37.1% before Independio to 62.8% after three months and 81.7% after six months. This represents an overall improvement of 44.6 percentage points and a 120.2% relative increase from baseline.

These preliminary findings demonstrate a clear pattern of continued improvement across two different skill-building areas. User A improved during the first three months and continued progressing between months three and six, suggesting that the gains were not limited to a short initial period. The results provide encouraging early evidence that Independio’s structured manual checklists were associated with improved goal performance before development of the full application.

Because these findings are based on one user and a before-and-after comparison, they should be described as preliminary evidence of success rather than proof that Independio alone caused the improvement. Replicating the results with additional users and goals will strengthen the evidence for Independio’s effectiveness.

Health & Wellness Goal Progress

Prior to using the structured manual checklist above, A was making 32% progress after 8 months of working on a goal for Health & Wellness (which included 12 opportunities, 6 successes, and 57 prompts). After 3 months of implementing the manual checklists to add structure to A’s goal progress, A reached 57% in 3 months (12 opportunities, 9 successes, and 47 prompts). After 6 months, A reached 77% (12 opportunities, 10 successes, and 39 prompts).

Progress before using Independio Features 32 %

Progress in 3 months using Independio Features 58 %

Progress in 6 months using Independio Features 77 %

Calculations

User A’s goal reads:

“User A will engage in exercise and healthy eating at least 1 time per week within 3 prompts 80% of the time.”

Data collected in 3 months before Checklists:

O = 12
S = 6
P = 36
PR = 57

6/12 * 36/57 = 0.316*100 = 31.6%

Data collected in 3 months after Checklists:

O = 12
S = 8
P = 36
PR = 42

8/12 * 36/42 = 0.572 * 100 = 57.2%

Data collected in 6 months after Checklists:

O = 12
S = 10
P = 36
PR = 39

10/12 * 36/39 = 0.77*100 = 76.9%

User A Health Goal Progress in Google Sheets

Use Case B

Progress for User B with Manual Checklists Similar to Independio

The following data is for a 45 year old male that will be called B for the purpose of sharing progress.

Household Chores Goal Progress

Prior to using the structured manual checklist above, B was making 29% progress after 3 months of working on a goal for Household Chores (which included 12 opportunities, 4 successes, and 56 prompts). After 3 months of implementing the manual checklists to add structure to B’s goal progress, B reached 35% in 3 months (12 opportunities, 5 successes, and 57 prompts). After 6 months, B reached 49% (12 opportunities, 6 successes, and 49 prompts). B did increase prompts needed during the second month, but also increased number of successes to help increase total percentage toward goal completion.

Progress before using Independio Features 29 %

Progress in 3 months using Independio Features 35 %

Progress in 6 months using Independio Features 49 %

Calculations

User B’s goal reads:

“B will complete all four household chores (cleaning floors, counters, bathroom and laundry) at least one time per week within 4 prompts 75% of the time for one quarter.”

Data collected in 3 months before Checklists:

O = 12
S = 4
P = 48
PR = 56

4/12 * 48/56 = 0.29*100 = 29%

Data collected in 3 months after Checklists:

O = 12
S = 5
P = 48
PR = 57

5/12 * 48/57 = 0.35*100 = 35%

Data collected in 6 months after Checklists:

O = 12
S = 6
P = 48
PR = 49

6/12 * 48/49 = 0.49*100 = 49%

Cooking Goal Progress

Prior to using the structured manual checklist above, B was making 23% progress after 5 months of working on a goal for cooking (which included 12 opportunities, 3 successes, and 26 prompts). After 3 months of implementing the manual checklists to add structure to B’s goal progress, B reached 38% in 3 months (12 opportunities, 5 successes, and 26 prompts). After 6 months, B reached 56% (12 opportunities, 7 successes, and 25 prompts). B did increase prompts needed during the second month, but also increased number of successes to help increase total percentage toward goal mastery.

Progress before using Independio Features 23 %

Progress in 3 months using Independio Features 38 %

Progress in 6 months using Independio Features 56 %

Calculations

User B’s goal reads:

“B will cook a meal for himself at least one time per week within 2 prompts 55% of the time for one quarter.”

Data collected in 3 months before Checklists:

O = 12
S = 3
P = 24
PR = 26

3/12 * 24/26 = 0.23*100 = 23%

Data collected in 3 months after Checklists:

O = 12
S = 5
P = 24
PR = 26

5/12 * 24/26 = 0.39*100 = 38%

Data collected in 6 months after Checklists:

O = 12
S = 7
P = 24
PR = 25

7/12 * 24/25 = 0.56*100 = 56%

Use Case C

Progress for User C with Manual Checklists Similar to Independio

The following data is for a 28 year old male that will be called C for the purpose of sharing progress.

Non-Preferred Tasks Goal Progress

Prior to using the structured manual checklist above, C was making 51% progress after 5 months of working on a goal for non-preferred tasks (which included 27 opportunities, 20 successes, and 117 prompts). After 3 months of implementing the manual checklists to add structure to C’s goal progress, C reached 59% in 3 months (32 opportunities, 27 successes, and 137 prompts). After 6 months, C reached 70% (38 opportunities, 32 successes, and 137 prompts).

Progress before using Independio Features 51 %

Progress in 3 months using Independio Features 59 %

Progress in 6 months using Independio Features 70 %

Calculations

User C’s goal reads:

“C will engage in non-preferred tasks (e.g., brushing teeth, showering, washing hands, etc.) within 3 prompts 55% of the time for one quarter.”

NOTE: The number of opportunities are not specifically set for this goal, but the number of times C did perform this goal was collected by professionals and caretakers in the data for the 3 months prior to the checklist, and for the 3 months and 6 months after the checklist.

Data collected in 3 months before Checklists:

O = 27
S = 20
P = 81
PR = 117

20/27 * 81/117 = 0.51*100 = 51%

Data collected in 3 months after Checklists:

O = 32
S = 27
P = 96
PR = 137

27/32 * 96/137 = 0.59*100 = 59%

Data collected in 6 months after Checklists:

O = 38
S = 32
P = 114
PR = 137

32/38 * 114/137 = 0.70*100 = 70%

Use Case F

Progress for User F with Manual Checklists Similar to Independio

The following data is for a 36 year old female that will be called F for the purpose of sharing progress.

Social Engagement Goal Progress

Prior to using the structured manual checklist above, F was making 23% progress after 3 months of working on a goal for social engagement (which included 18 opportunities, 6 successes, and 105 prompts). After 3 months of implementing the manual checklists to add structure to F’s goal progress, F reached 46% (16 opportunities, 8 successes, and 69 prompts). After 6 months, F reached 70% (20 opportunities, 14 successes, and 80 prompts).

Progress before using Independio Features 23 %

Progress in 3 months using Independio Features 46 %

Progress in 6 months using Independio Features 70 %

Calculations

User F’s goal reads:

“F will engage in social activities (i.e., making plans with friends, calling friends and family, socializing with neighbors/community members, etc.) within 4 prompts 75% of the time for one quarter.”

NOTE: The number of opportunities are not specifically set for this goal, but the number of times F did perform this goal was collected by professionals and caretakers in the data for the 3 months prior to the checklist, and for the 3 months and 6 months after the checklist.

Data collected in 3 months before Checklists:

O = 18
S = 6
P = 72
PR = 105

6/18 * 72/105 = 0.23*100 = 23%

Data collected in 3 months after Checklists:

O = 16
S = 8
P = 64
PR = 69

8/16 * 64/69 = 0.46*100 = 46%

Data collected in 6 months after Checklists:

O = 20
S = 14
P = 80
PR = 80

14/20 * 80/80 = 0.70*100 = 70%

Use Cases Underway in Pennsylvania

Current Use Cases with data

Professionals Using Manual Checklists

Feedback

What the Use Case Individuals had to say

The users listed above and other users still working with Manual Checklists, shared feedback with their professionals.

This has helped me stay on track with my goal and I feel proud of me.

I guess it helps a lot. I am happy with my hard work.

I want to do this for every goal. It helps a lot and it feels like a video game because its fun.

This helps a lot, thank you!

Wow! I like how much easier this is for me. Can we keep doing this?

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The manual Checklist

About the Case Studies

Procedures

How Results are calculated

Progress for User A with Manual Checklists Similar to Independio

Social Participation Goal Progress

User A: Preliminary Findings

Social Participation

Health

Overall findings

Health & Wellness Goal Progress

Progress for User B with Manual Checklists Similar to Independio

Household Chores Goal Progress

Cooking Goal Progress

Progress for User C with Manual Checklists Similar to Independio

Non-Preferred Tasks Goal Progress

Progress for User F with Manual Checklists Similar to Independio

Social Engagement Goal Progress

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