The simple coloring activity can be used to differentiate between ACL 3.0 to 3.8.

There are two samples to choose from, large and small. Use the small version for ACL 3.8.

The scoring criteria are the same for both versions.

The ability to store an image in their short-term memory results in the person making a picture without the need to refer to the sample each time they place a piece. They can place the pieces in the same pattern as the sample.

You will need to confirm ACL 5 Low with another activity, such as Design C from the copying activity or the Kite activity. Your observations of the person's pattern of performance doing ADLs and IADLs will also help to either confirm or rule out ACL 5 Low.

The ability to store an image in their working memory results in the person making a picture with the yellow rhomboids tucked under the blue corners. They will need to refer to the sample each time they place a piece. They can place the pieces in the same pattern as the sample.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 4 High.

The ability to grasp the concept that they are making a picture results in the green hearts being placed together in the middle. The inability to hold an image in their working memory results in the person being unable to tuck the yellow rhomboids under the blue corner pieces. The yellow rhomboids are fully visible and are placed on their side or perpendicular to the corner pieces.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 4 Low

The person's attention is on putting down each piece as opposed to making a picture of a clover. Pieces are usually placed along one border or all pieces are used. The shapes are often placed in an upright position and the person may request more pierces to fill all spaces. The pieces are poorly organized and does not resemble the picture.

Score

The tentative score is ACL 3 High.

Select the behavior that most closely matches your observations:

Introduce the activity by saying:

Ending the Activity

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

Observe the number of times they glance at the sample.

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

Place the blank card on their working space.

Place the pieces next to the blank 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.

The pieces will need to be pre-cut by the therapist.

Laminating the sample and pieces will make the activity cleanable and reusable.

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

Feel free to modify this clover activity by printing it on cardboard, craft foam or using felt pieces if they have reduced hand function.

You will require a blank card or other flat surface for them to work from.

The clover profile activity is used to differentiate between profiles ACL 3 High to ACL 5 Low.