Reading with verbal directions does not supply enough information and must be supplemented with a demonstration that can be imitated.

The person can read the instructions but cannot form a mental image of what they need to do on their own.

The person can follow a demonstration of cutting a triangle piece using the template, pealing the paper backing on the Heat n' Bond and ironing pieces into place.

They are likely able to go ahead with making the windmill pattern after asking for verification for each step.

Reading with verbal directions does not supply enough information and must be supplemented with a demonstration.

The person understands that they are there to make something but will lack the ability to stick to the task without verbal prompting and demonstrations per action as they do not understand a series of steps.

The person required a demonstration of cutting a triangle and peeling the backing and then ironing on a piece, demonstrating one step at a time. They should be able manage the task with this level of support.

The ironing activity may be too difficult for the person.

Try another activity to establish a pattern of performance.

Say:

Can the person complete the ironing activity but makes a mistake because they stop copying an action at a time? (ACL 4.6)

Say:

Can the person complete the ironing activity when you demonstrate a step at a time? (ACL 4.8)

Can the person follow a series of demonstrations to complete the ironing activity but the lines are not accurately cut and there are bubbles left in the vinyl? (ACL 5.0)

Can the person follow the demonstrations to complete the ironing activity but the lines are not accurately cut? (ACL 5.2)

Say:

Choose an appropriate demonstration:

Demonstrate ironing the UltraHold onto the patchwork material with the glue side facing the wrong side of the patchwork material.

Say:

"Would you like a hint?"

Choose an appropriate prompt:

Can the person complete this activity with the written instructions and a hint? (ACL 5.6)

Provide all the supplies listed.

Say:

"I would like to see if you can complete this ironing activity with just the written instructions?

Have a try and if you need more help, I can provide it."

Can the person complete the ironing activity with only the written instructions and a sample? (ACL 5.8)

Note: A prompt may be needed to use a protective cloth for ironing on the vinyl.