Cognitive Disabilities Theory
Creator of Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model
Claudia Kay Allen
This screening uses the Trail Making Test B to assess executive function and mental flexibility in mild cognitive disorder
MOCA
Motor Actions Automatic
Level 1
Allen Cognitive Level Mnemonic
"All Players Must Get Extra Points"
Supported employment, unskilled work in sheltered workshop, with supervision.
Why did Allen use crafts to test performance?
They are unfamiliar to many people, they are not overlearned as to become habits such as dressing.
Allen Cognitive Level (ACL)
Motor actions manual but not goal directed
Level 3
Allen cognitive levels cannot easily be changed by OT treatment?
True
May mange a daily allowance and go to familiar places in the neighborhood. (Mode)
ACL 4.4
Allen Cognitive Disabilities model had original how many levels?
6
This is a 6-item screen to assess memory, orientation, and concentration in early dementia
Short Blessed Test (SBT)
Exploratory actions (experimentation and trial and error.
Level 5
Total Assistance
ACL 1
May succeed in a supportive employment environment. (Mode)
ACL 4.8
The original 6 Allen Cognitive Levels have been expanded into ?
26 modes
Observational pain scale that looks at facial expression, body language, vocalizations and consolabilty to score pain
Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia Scale (PAINAD)
Level 2 motor actions are?
Postural
Moderate Assistance
ACL 3
Can live alone with weekly checks to monitor safety and check problem-solving methods.
ACL 5
These 26 modes are organized by what system?
Decimal
Specific for clients with dementia, provides assessment in ADL, IADL, along with cognition related to initiation, planning, and organization; often completed by the caregiver
Disability assessment for Dementia (DAD)
Able to copy demonstrated directions presented one step at a time; cannot recognize errors and may not be able to correct them when they are pointed out.
ACL 4
Can learn new activity
ACL 5
May fix self a cold meal or snack and make small purchases in the neighborhood.
ACL 4.0