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To support both groups, we present a user-friendly assessment that considers client preference and activity engagement when determining suitable leisure activities for individuals with ASD. Three adults with ASD who required significant support participated across three phases. During the first phase, concurrent operant arrangements were used to develop a preference profile for three leisure activity components: social interaction versus no interaction, electronic versus nonelectronic activities, and stationary activities versus those requiring movement. All participants showed clear preferences. The second phase used the resulting preference profile to assess engagement and the occurrence of problem behavior with leisure activities that matched or did not match their profile. Participants were more engaged with matched activities. Although problem behavior was rare, it occurred at lower rates with activities matched to the preference profile. The final phase assessed preference for matched versus unmatched leisure activities, with all participants preferring matched activities. 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