The person usually follows simple demonstrations that match one striking feature. A striking feature is colour, shape, size, number of items (up to four), and linear information. Their visual field is still limited to placemat size, but they can find items used routinely when they are stored in familiar locations.
Demonstration
Demonstrations are followed very slowly using one step at a time for new activities. If a distraction occurs, you will have to start again. Make sure the whole demonstration maybe clearly seen. The person cannot scan the environment or imagine what you are doing behind an object or turn an object to reach the back of it.
Verbal
Verbal directions are usually given as a matter of social convention with demonstrations and samples, which are the primary sources of information.
When given alone, they usually contain abstract information that is not understood until ACL 6.
Samples
Samples in ACL 4 contain the striking features of colour, shape, size, number of items (up to four), and linear information. Striking features are classifications that group concrete properties together to make use of the physical properties of material objects more mentally efficient. The use of the sample changes between ACL 4.0, 4.2, and 4.4. Within ACL 4.0, most of the instruction from the sample is provided at the beginning. During the process of doing the activity, people operating within ACL 4.2 tend to get most of the information from the sample when prompted to do so by the carer. The independent, spontaneous use of the sample tends to be the most frequent within ACL 4.4.