The Allen Cognitive Level Screen-5 (ACLS-5) and Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen-5 (LACLS-5) are intended to provide a quick measure of learning potential, global cognitive processing capacities and performance abilities. This is achieved with leather lacing tools and instructions to complete 3 stitches of increasing complexity to assist with determining the person's Allen cognitive level.
Manual: Newly updated and revised version for administering both the Standard Allen Cognitive Level Screen (SACLS) and the Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen (LACLS). New sections include: Definition of Functional Cognition, History of the Cognitive Disabilities Model, Set Up of the Tools with Photos, Color-Coded Administration Instructions, Revised Scoring Tables, Assigning and Interpreting Scores, Review of Published Research, and four Appendixes with References, and Resources for Practitioners. The Manual is a spiral bound notebook and comes with a clear plastic pouch to hold each of the 2 Lacing Leather tools (not included).
Standard Allen Cognitive Level Screen (SACLS): Contains: 1 pre-punched 4x5 inch rounded, tan leather rectangle, 1 large-eyed, blunt sewing needle, 2 brass, threaded, locking needles, 1 hank of leather lace and 1 hank of wax linen thread. Use with new Manual for ACLS-5 and LACLS-5 (sold separately).
Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen (LACLS): This is a large form of the ACLS for persons with impaired vision or hand function who have difficulty using the standard ACLS leather piece. Research studies have demonstrated correspondence with the ACLS. Includes: 1 pre-punched 6x7 inch rounded, tan leather rectangle, 1 shoelace with platic tips on each end, 2 large brass threaded locking needles, 1 hank of wide leather lace with 2 visibly distinct sides. Use with new Manual for ACLS-5 and LACLS-5 (sold separately).
Manual PLUS Standard Allen Cognitive Level Screening (SACLS): Contains the newly updated and revised Manual, the SACLS, and a clear plastic storage pouch.
Manual PLUS Large Allen Cognitive Level Screening (LACLS) Tool: Contains the newly updated and revised Manual, the LACLS, and a clear plastic storage pouch. This is a larger version of the SACLA often used with persons who have impared vision or hand skills.