They are able to consider the secondary effects on surface appearances as potential problems and allow for extra time to adjust when needed.

Their sustained attention time is usually heavily influenced by their opinion of the whole project. The priorities of other people tend to be given limited consideration in their overall sustained attention time.

Their response time is within normal limits with flexibility being momentary. Impulses are usually inhibited when they are connected to surface appearances.

Attention to secondary effects requires the formation of images of what might happen in the future. Attention is captured by the material objects, but the person pauses to think before acting. During the pause, the person creates images of cause and effect connections. The imaginary images are compared to past images stored in the person's long-term memory. A final evaluation of the images may be prolonged by a discussion of the options and possible secondary effects before the person does anything.

Secondary consequences of surface appearances enters the scale in ACL 5.6. The person can remember details of surfaces appearances and the results from past experiences. This helps the person prevent past errors and negative consequences in relation to surface appearances. They have the ability to stop and think and compare past memories before proceeding.

Within ACL 5.6 the person requires one hint to complete three single cordovan stitches.

They are able to judge secondary consequences on surface properties during the stencilling activity and will prevent surface property mistakes by taping down the stencil without cues, and practicing new effects on scrap paper.

They will prevent bubbles from occurring on the vinyl covering by smoothing the bubbles out before they begin to iron the vinyl in place.

Primary to secondary effects are a predictable chain of events that can be anticipated ahead of time. To anticipate, the person may create an image of what might happen, which seems to require the presence of the materials objects that will be affected. The sensory cues to be affected have surface appearances.

These coffee cans were covered by precut strips of ribbon. Rather than turn the can to check the back, people functioning within ACL 4.4 usually bend over the can to reach the back. When a therapist came along and rotated the can, they often had a mild startle reaction, as if they thought the can was nailed to the table.

When people are feeling vulnerable they may request a specific, familiar supply which is related to the materials being used but not needed with this particular project. Regard this as their invitation to discuss what they have done in the past, which may give you some clues about what will appeal to them now.

Examples of some work activities when people dislike crafts include:

Pegboards are really just another form of mosaics because the same patterns can be used. I have done a series of colouring pictures using the same designs.

The advantage of pegboards is that they can be reused forever, so they are a good, long-term investment.

The Giant Pegboard and pegs are big enough to escape being a swallowing risk. The 25-hole pegboard is thick and sturdy and should work beginning in ACL 3.6 to 4.2.

Mineral mosaics are a more sophisticated form of mosaics that might appeal to some people. The designs from the ACLS-6 and other variations can be used. Craft projects and materials between ACL 4.0 to 4.4 are hard to find. Mosaics are an old standby.