Doing the ACLS...occupational therapy assessment

doing the ACLS...for Allen's Cognitive Levels...it's a leather lacing screen used by occupational therapists. We are students practicing it. It only costs $15 and you can buy it on Allen's website (google it)...it's commonly used in mental health

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Education

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• occupational
• therapy
• OT
• OTS
• student
• pediatric
• ACLS
• allen
• cognitive
• level
• screening
• leather
• lacing

[OTStudentKaren]

There are some mistakes in this video, it's not perfect, but it definitely helps give a brief and basic understanding of how it works. :) (Written by camera lady).

[minhalinda1963]

what would do if she uncooperative?

[OTStudentKaren]

cry and beg? Just kiding... It depends on why patient is uncooperative. You can try to explain again the purpose, you can try again later, you can give up, you can do whatever you think will help you get the information you need, without harm to the patient of course!

[mikeandgore]

Will they allow you to make you and her knees touch?

[OTStudentKaren]

I know they sit to your right but I have no idea ...I think whatever is comfortable for patient/client. I don't think you could require that!!

[mejo63]

thank you ladies, i get to do this screen next week for my lab and was wondering how it would go.. thanks so much.. great job! GO TEAM!

[lilmrsraja]

I'm sorry I meant level 4

[lilmrsraja]

If the pt. couldn't show the mistake, then will you classify the client as being

@ level 3 on the scale or will there be more involved to grade them at a certain number? This is my first time seeing this assessment. i'm a COTA student trying to get some insight .

[georgeNconrad]

@OTStudentKaren Thanks for this explanation. The person who trained us was very agressive and angry in her demo, so it came across that the only purpose of the ACLS was to make the client feel stupid...even though it obviously has value as a cognitive assessment.

[JenniferAnnKelley]

We use the ACLS. This is a great video for students. A few mistakes here, but overall much more interesting than learning the technique from a text. Excellent resource for students. A big thank you from a fellow OT.

[4athlon]

Time for a 'reunion' update: ACL - V!!!

[AutisticWhoLives4God]

I'm 16 years old. That sounds good. Thanks for the insight.

[mikeandgore]

I mean i have a habit to make legs touch

[OTStudentKaren]

Hi! They might find out how you do with your activities of daily life such as bathing, grooming...also harder things like how you manage your budget (depends on how old you are and what you're doing, as to what they check out). Basically they'll try and see what is hard for you, so that maybe they can help make your life easier or more functional. :)