Wk 6: Allen’s Cognitive Disabilities Levels

What is the purpose of the 'Think Pair Share' activity?

To discuss occupations and activities affected by cognitive limitations.

What does cognitive disability refer to?

Limitations in sensorimotor actions originating from brain structures, affecting routine task behavior.

What tool is used to evaluate cognition in clients?

Leather lacing tool.

What are the two aspects of enabling the best ability to function?

Environmental adaptation and providing assistance.

What should be defined to adapt the environment for clients?

The usable task environment based on the client's level of conscious awareness.

What is the focus of cognitive groups?

Learning optimal environmental conditions for safe, purposeful activity participation.

What are the six cognitive levels identified by Allen?

1. Automatic actions, 2. Postural actions, 3. Manual actions, 4. Goal-directed actions, 5. Exploratory actions, 6. Planned actions.

What characterizes Level 1 cognitive actions?

Responses are mainly reflexive or habitual; clients may require 24-hour nursing care.

What abilities are present at Level 2 cognitive actions?

Performing manual actions in response to tactile cues and maintaining attention for up to 30 minutes.

What is a key characteristic of Level 3 cognitive actions?

Goal-directed behavior; clients can ask for assistance and respond well to visual cues.

What learning abilities are present at Level 4 cognitive actions?

Inductive learning, imitation of new procedures, and the ability to remember several steps.

What defines Level 5 cognitive actions?

Ability to use deductive reasoning, plan ahead, and follow verbal and written directions.

What is the focus of intervention for Level 2 and 3 groups?

Movement activities that are pleasurable and manipulation tasks that interest clients.

What is the recommended group size for cognitive disability groups?

No more than 8 members to allow for ongoing assessment.

What strategies can be used to adapt tasks for clients with cognitive disabilities?

Cultural considerations, providing choices, and changing task supplies or instructions.

What is the role of the leader in cognitive disability groups?

To evaluate clients, choose tasks, and provide limited choices while observing task performance.

What should be included in the introduction of a project for cognitive groups?

Explain the purpose of the project in concrete terms, including its usefulness.

What is important to remember about feedback during processing in cognitive groups?

Provide reality-based feedback rather than false praise.

What is the significance of generalizing learning in cognitive groups?

Generalization can only occur at Level 5, applying new learning to everyday life.

What is a key characteristic of clients at Level 6 cognitive actions?

They can plan actions and use symbols effectively.

What is the importance of task analysis in cognitive disability groups?

To determine the complexity of tasks by breaking them into steps based on physical and cognitive abilities.

What methods can be used to provide assistance to clients?

Facilitate, probe, observe, and rescue as needed.

What are the basic assumptions related to cognition that impact task performance?

Attention, motor actions, and conscious awareness of surroundings.

What is the impact of cognitive limitations on social relationships?

Social relationships may be impaired, requiring occupational therapy to improve social awareness.

How should tasks be structured for Level 4 groups?

Tasks should be goal-directed with a focus on problem-solving and limited to one hour.

What is the significance of providing a finished sample in Level 4 groups?

It serves as a visual cue for clients to understand the expected outcome.