Cognitive Disabilities Theory
Creator of Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model
Claudia Kay Allen
This assessment is completed by the patient's self-report, caregiver's report or observation of performance.
Routine Task Inventory-2
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 disposable test available for use where strict infection control procedures must be observed. Client is asked to imitate leather lacing stitches.
LACLS[D] Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen, Disposible
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
Standardized test determines baseline function an serial changes in adults with cognitive disabilities. Seven sub-tasks that measure one's understanding of common ADL activities.
Cognitive Performance Test (CPT)
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
A collection of 35 craft-based performance assessments developed by occupational therapist for use within the framework of the CDM.
Allen Diagnostic Module-2 (ADM-2)
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