Cognitive skills- Assessments associated with Allen's Cognitive Disabilities Practice Model

Question 1

Allen Cognitive Level Test

Answer 1

• ACL
• Uses a leather lacing task as a screening tool
• Determines cognitive level based on Allen’s Cognitive Disability Practice model

Question 2

Steps in ACL

Answer 2

1st step - Running stitch
2nd step-Whip stitch
3rd step-Single Cordovon

Question 3

1st step in ACL

Answer 3

• Running Stitch
• Establishes criterion for levels 2 and 3 of the cognitive disability scale
• Level 3 if the individual completes two running stitches

Question 4

2nd step in ACL

Answer 4

• Whip Stitch
• Requires individual to bring the lacing from front to back and keep it untwisted
• Level 4 if the client is able to make at least two stitches without twisting the lace.

Question 5

3rd Step in ACL

Answer 5

• Cordovon stitch
• Requires multiple steps
• demonstrate and ask the individual to complete the stitch
• Client scores 5 if he completes the step using trial and error problem solving
• Level 6 if he uses deductive reasoning to correct an error

Question 6

Level 3

Answer 6

Individual completes two running stitches

Question 7

Level 4

Answer 7

Client is able to make at least two stitches without twisting the lace

Question 8

Level 5

Answer 8

Completes steps using trial and error problem solving

Question 9

Level 6

Answer 9

Uses deductive reasoning to correct an error

Question 10

Allen Cognitive Module

Answer 10

• Comprised of 24 craft project with ACL ratings of 3.0-5.8
• Used for both evaluation and treatment
• Each craft activities rated on the ACL scale
• Specific observational criteria are established for each item
• Allows therapist to make more specific ratings
• Individual can receive 4.2, 4.4, and 4.6 ratings instead of 4
• Therapist can be more confident in a final score by completing several craft activities and observations
• the measure is limited in terms of psychometric reliability and validity testing