UAB TBIMS In-home Cognitive Stimulation Guidebook June, 2020 | Page 21

Spatial / Writing Skills
Use paper and a pencil or marker .
� Using a larger pencil or marker can be helpful if there is weak muscle movement in arms , hands , or fingers
� Using a brightly colored pencil or marker can be helpful if there are visual limitations .
Level 1 Notes :
� Draw a shape , number or letter . o Draw different shapes , numbers or letters to add variety .
Task : � Draw or copy a shape , number or letter .
Level 2 Notes :
� Draw a straight line or an enclosed figure , like a circle , square , triangle o Draw different size shapes with longer or shorter length lines when repeating the task . o Example : small triangle , long rectangle , large square o repeat , varying the shapes and sizes .
� Provide feedback and allow additional attempts to correct errors .
Tasks : � Draw or copy as described above � Draw a dot on each end of the line , the center of the line , or the center of the figure .
Level 3 � Draw an entire page of different sized lines scattered all over the paper . o Draw lines in any and all directions and at different lengths . o Ask the person to mark the middle of each line .
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