Cognitive Disabilities Frame of Reference

A limitation in sensory-motor actions caused by brain structure issues, leading to observable difficulties in routine tasks.

The ability to process information efficiently, observed in planned motor actions.

The idea that familiar tasks use less brain energy, allowing for more demanding tasks later.

This concept proposes that similar physical and cognitive demands are shared by different daily tasks.

Focuses on assessing and managing cognitive disabilities through interventions like caregiver support and environmental adaptations.

The physical and social surroundings that impact task performance.

A group therapy approach combining assessment and treatment.

A tool for understanding and assessing cognitive disabilities, designed by Claudia Allen.

The individual is able to respond to activities that have a purpose, remember them, and understand the steps involved.

The individual can take care of themselves by performing basic everyday tasks like showering, getting dressed, and eating.

The person can follow instructions and complete tasks based on verbal or visual cues.

The individual can learn new procedures and remember multiple steps at a time, but struggles with understanding long-term consequences of their actions.

The client can think logically, plan for the future, and understand the impacts of their choices. This represents the highest level of cognitive function.

A tool used to assess a client's cognitive ability by evaluating their performance on standardized craft projects.

An assessment tool that evaluates a client's ability to perform daily living activities.

An assessment tool that assesses a client's cognitive function to identify their current level of functioning and any cognitive disabilities.

The stage where a person responds primarily to internal or subliminal cues, often involving reflexive actions. They are usually bedridden and require significant care.

The stage where a person responds best to proprioceptive cues (touch and movement). They may imitate gross motor actions with much guidance and need assistance with basic tasks like bathing and dressing.

The stage where a person responds to tactile cues (touch) and demonstrations. They can perform manual actions with one-step instructions and often repeat actions based on interest in objects.

The stage where a person can perform goal-directed actions and are less dependent on others. They can initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

The lowest level within Level 4, where a person can live independently.

A way to provide cognitive assistance that involves guiding, prompting, and observing a person's actions.

A way to provide cognitive assistance that involves asking questions and prompting reasoning.

A way to provide cognitive assistance that involves watching a person's actions and providing feedback.