stacy274 0 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 I am new to the field of activity director, as I was promoted from within, and am not very knowledgable about a quite a few things. A director from another of our facilites ( who is also a kind of big wig) mentioned to me in passing the Allen Diagnostic Module and ACL'S. I've never heard of them and was wondering if anyone else had. Does anyone implement this tool, who can, must you be certified,and how would one go about getting the training if it is required? If anybody out there uses this tool, is it helpful, or is it a hindrance? I know these are alot of questions but I'm really curious, and very appreciative of any info. :-D Thanks, Stacy274 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilkesrose 0 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 http://www.allen-cognitive-levels.com/backgrou.htm That's the web address for the official Allen Cognitive Levels. I am new to the world of activities as well, and I did not know about ACLS until your post. Then I did a search and viola! Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy274 0 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Thanks , it really did help . You have yourself a great Memorial Day weekend! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StacieO 0 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 Stacy274: Our Occupational Therapist uses the Allen assessment, but I've never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonytineres 0 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Our OTs do the Allen Cognitive test also. I do find the information helpful in planning groups, doing population assessments and in ordering supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy274 0 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I'm gathering that tis is more of an OT thing? I'm in a small facility, and we don't have an in staff OT. My asst. director has also been a little curious( as we are both new to our roles. we were both caregivers in the facility until just a few months ago) and she was wondering if I would be able to implement them, or find them at all helpful. I apprecitate you responding, everyone has been so helpful :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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