Within ACL 5.8 the person is able to complete three single cordovan stitches spontaneously. The directionality problem is solved by being able to hold a 3-dimensional image in their working memory.
They are able to judge secondary consequences in spatial properties in the ironing activity. They are able to arrange the pattern so it fits on the material provided before cutting out the material. In the stenciling activities, they will experiment with different stencil layouts in different combinations on scrap paper. Secondary consequences in spatial properties caused by the brush size with potential overlaps into adjacent parts of the stencil are prevented. The effects of wet paint when the stencil is turned over for a reverse image are anticipated and they will clean the stencil before turning it over.
Interviews
People functioning within ACL 5 can talk and tell you about their history in doing activities. Educational and work histories are safe places to start an interview. Standardized interviews rarely help in the selection of activities because the person usually tells you what they think you want to hear.
Asking them to describe a typical day prior to the onset of this decrease in ability to function can provide information about the number of hours that are apt to be vacant now. Listen for clues and ask questions about activities that contain the quality of information that captures their attention now. Informal conversations and reminiscing about activities they used to do can give you leads on the type of activities that are apt to appeal to them.
Can Say & Can Do
Try to verify their pattern of performance with activities that appeal to the individual. When the person is giving you no clues, use the examples of activities. No single activity can predict a pattern of performance because people are too variable.
When a person has a history of doing arts and crafts, do your best to verify their ACL score with an activity that is new to the individual. Within ACL 5, the evaluation of overt trial and error learning abilities is apt to be too high when the person uses prior knowledge. The repeated question is; "Have you ever done anything like this before?" If yes, try to identify an activity they have not done and is not toxic. Iron-on bonding for fabric appliques is often an unfamiliar product.
Getting Acquainted
Do strive to get a comprehensive picture of who this person is, which should include: how well they are functioning now (current ACL), how well they have been functioning (prior ACL), what kind of activities they like to do, and what kind of social and financial supports they can depend upon.
To Verify
The spontaneous use of secondary effects on spatial fit verifies ACL 5.8. Secondary effects on spatial properties are the ability to prevent negative consequences caused by movement of an object by another object. An example of this is the activation of wheelchair and walking device's brakes in order to prevent the wheelchair or walking device from moving unintentionally.
To Rule Out
To confirm the person's best ability to function in ACL 5.8, abstract information or immaterial information does not capture the person's attention. Abstract information may be ideas such as someone else's feelings, concepts of electric currents and non-visible heat sources.