Being able to use two striking features simultaneously results in the ability to align objects using horizontal and vertical axis simultaneously.

The yellow kites are aligned with darker colored kites.

The inability to hold an image in their working memory results in poor ability to overlap one image over another.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 4.4.

Places the white kites on top of the darker kites but in incorrect alignment. They are able to match using one feature at a time which is each object and their rough position.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 4.2.

The ability to grasp the concept that they are making a picture results in placing the kites in the center of the picture. Understands that they are making a picture (requires more observations). These pieces are likely to be poorly organized.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 4.0.

The inability to classify information into steps for completing an activity results in the pieces being placed down with poor orientation in a random fashion.

They will keep going with the task until all the pieces are used up and may request more pieces as their focus is on covering all the spaces.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 3.8.

The person's attention is on the putting down of each piece as opposed to making a picture of a pattern design. Pieces are usually placed along one border. The shapes are often placed in an upright position.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 3.6.

Select the behavior that most closely matches your observations:

Say:

Ending the Activity

The activity ends when the person has finished the pattern or shows signs of fatigue.

Observe the number of times they refer to the sample.

Sit the person at a table or place a tray on their lap that they can work from.

Place the kite background card on their working space.

Place the pieces next to the kite background card with the colored side face up.

Hold up the sample in a position where you can see when their pupils focus on the sample.

Pay attention to the number of times they glance at the sample.

Print a sample, a background and the pieces.

The pieces may be cut out by the person with a pair of scissors or pre-cut by the therapist if scissors are not allowed.

Laminating the sample and pieces will make the activity cleanable and reusable. Do not laminate the background as this makes the laminated pieces slid too easily.

Magnetic stickers may also be used with a metallic board for people affected by tremors.

Felt may also be used for reduced fine motor dexterity.

A disposable black and white version of this activity is also available.

The kite activity is used to differentiate between ACL 3.6 to 5.4.