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ACL-Level, Fxn Abil.
Allen Cognitive Levels - Functional Abilities/Thinking About
Question | Answer |
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Level 0 | Coma |
Level 0.0 -- Typical Response | lacks response to stimuli |
Level 0.8 -- Typical Response | generalized reflexive action - total body response flex/ext - startle rxns / chg in respiration - brainstem level of control |
Level 1 Actions | Automatic Actions |
Level 1 | Protective reflexes - locate strong stimuli - Spit - turn head - smile - move lips - 5 senses: smell, lite/dark, touch, taste, sound |
Level 1.0 -- Typical Response | conscious |
Level 1.4 -- Typical Response | swallow |
Level 1.8 -- Typical Response | pivot transfer |
Level 2 Actions | Postural Actions |
Level 2 -- Typical Response | Overcoming effect of gravity - body mvmt sit/stand/walk/ROM/ |
Level 2.2 -- Typical Response | Walking |
Level 2.8 -- Typical Response | Uses grab bars |
Level 3 Actions | Manual Actions |
Level 3 -- Typical Response | Handling objects -- repetitive actions -- follows cues to next step -- self care possible w/ repetitive drilling - sees things @ eye level |
Level 4 Actions | Goal Directed Actions |
Level 4 -- Typical Response | Ind. self-care, has self control - complies w/ directions - will complete a goal - sees beyond 24" |
Level 4 - type of self care | Ind. Self-care |
Level 4.2 -- Typical Response | Can be discharged from institutional setting |
Level 4.6 -- Typical Response | Can live alone // sees room |
Level 5 - Living Situation | Independent Living |
Level 5 Actions | New exploratory actions - fine motor adjustments - talks & works - impulsive |
Level 5.6 -- Typical Response | Care for others / pets |
Level 6 Actions | Planned / Premeditated Actions |
Level 6 -- Typical Response | Stopping to think - seeks more information - checks clock/schedule |
3 Items assessed in ACL Screen | 1. Attention - type of information noticed and used 2. Motor control 3. Verbal performance |
Allen Diagnostic Manual (ADM) | Gives info on how to assess cognitive levels |
Why use Allen Diagnostic Manual instead of ADL? | Claudia Allen wanted to watch client perform a novel task to assess 'problem-solving' skills |
Level 2 - stitch | Unable to imitate a running stitch |
Level 3 - stitch | Able to perform running stitch 3x |
Level 4 - stitch | Able to perform whip stitch 3x |
Level 5 - stitch | Able to perform single cordovan stitch w/ overt trial and error |
Level 6 - stitch | Able to perform single cordovan stitch w/ mental trial & error |