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Allen Cognitive Levels: An Introduction to Theory & Assessment: Summary

Allen Cognitive Levels: An Introduction to Theory & Assessment 6 Contact Hours

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Author Meredith Chandler OTR/L

Meredith has worked as an occupational therapist for almost 12 years, providing care for patients across the age span in a multitude of healthcare settings. She is a published writer, researcher, and educator for therapy practitioners. Her research experience includes neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), autism spectrum disorder, dementia and other cognitive deficit conditions, sensory integration, and geriatric interventions. Meredith is married with four children and enjoys participating in her community, including fine arts, theater, and state OT association events. In her free time, Meredith loves to run, paint, binge-watch her favorite shows, and spend time with her family.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Module 1 1. Predict the purpose and

Module 2

Module 3

1. Assess the validity and reliability of the ACL-5. 2. Analyze administration instructions for the ACL-5. 3. Categorize appropriate target populations for the ACL-5. 4. Analyze and implement tips for effective ACL-5 administration. 5. Compare ACL-5 results for the purpose of intervention planning. 6. Apply ACL-5 administration tips to case studies to produce valid, reliable results.

1. Analyze ACL-5 scores and categories. 2. Analyze ACL-5 results for the purpose of intervention. 3. Apply interventions based on each discipline’s scopes of practice: OT, PT, and SLP. 4. Organize ACL-5 results to create client-centered care plans. 5. Review case study examples reflecting ACL-5 results. 6. Apply therapy, client-centered care plans based on ACL-5 results.

intended applications of the ACL-5. 2. Analyze theoretical frameworks or constructs that lay the foundations for the ACL-5. 3. Differentiate evidence-based definitions and concepts supporting the ACL-5. 4. Analyze and discuss case studies reflecting cognitive deficits and impact on function. 5. Distinguish ACL-5 theoretical constructs utilizing provided case studies.

SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

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The four phases of the information processing model include encoding, retrieving, and storing information. a. Filtering

1. The integrated functioning of the brain’s cognitive processes that guide performance of everyday activities in varied environments is referred to as:

a. The Routine Task Inventory b. The Functional Cognition c. The Biopsychosocial Model d. The Information Processing Mode Scores utilizing the Allen Cognitive Level Modes of Performance are: a. Norm-referenced

b. Organizing c. Memorizing d. Processing

4.

Therapists utilize both task analysis and activity demands in order to identify activities that are meaningful, realistic, match an individual’s functional cognitive capacity, and are: a. Relevant b. Challenging c. Safe d. Therapeutic

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b. Standard-referenced c. Criterion-referenced d. Survey-based

ANSWERS: 1: b 2 : c 3 : a 4 : c

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