The inability to do three stitches is associated with not forming a concept of not being done.

Reverting back to a running stitch is associated with an inability to retain directions.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 3.6.

Verify following directions and forming a concept of being done with a coloring activity.

Completing three or more running stitches indicates an ability to sustain attention to a repetitive action.

Following a line is the ability required to use consecutive holes.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 3.4.

Further evaluation may be done with coloring or copying activity.

Making less than three running stitches anywhere on the tool indicates an awareness of an action on an object.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 3.2.

Further evaluation may be done with a coloring activity.

Grasp indicates an awareness of an object.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 3.0.

Further evaluation may be done with coloring.

Turn so the person cannot see the tool as you make a cross-in-back error.

Hide the cross-in-back error as you hand the tool back to the person.

Say:

Prompts

Observations

Select the behavior that most closely matches your observations:

The second is the same as the first.

Remove incorrect stitches. Then say:

Demonstrate and say at the same time:

Release the tip and let the lacing fall down the back.

Observations

Select the behavior that most closely matches your observations:

Show them the lacing. Say:

Demonstrate and say at the same time:

Release the tip and let the lacing fall down the back.

Observations

Select the behavior that most closely matches your observations:

Try to solve the visual problem by providing reading glasses or improving the lighting.

Hold the tool so that the whip stitch is on top.

Show both sides of the lace to the person and say:

General guidelines for the whip stitch are the same for the running stitch except that the prompt is to make three stitches rather than more stitches.

• Avoid verifying correct or incorrect performance
• Respond to all expressions of concern by saying:

Prompts: