UAB TBIMS In-home Cognitive Stimulation Guidebook June, 2020 | Page 25

Number Sequences
Level 1 Notes :
� Count from 1 to 10 in order . o It may be helpful to write each number on a single square of paper to visualize the numbers when counting . o It may be helpful to begin counting together for the first few numbers . o Saying the alphabet , days of the week , and months in order may also be done . o Written responses instead of verbally counting can be done if needed . � Repeat several times . � Count to higher numbers as the person progresses .
Task : � Sequence information as directed .
Level 2 Notes :
� Count from 1 to 10 in odd or even number order . o Example : count to 10 by 2s . o It may be helpful to write each number on a single square of paper to visualize the numbers when counting . o It may be helpful to begin counting together for the first few numbers . o Written responses instead of verbally counting can be done if needed .
� Repeat several times , switch from odd to even number order . Task :
� Count as directed .
Level 3 Notes :
� Say what you are doing and ask for the next numbers that follow the numbers you provide . o Example : I ’ m going to add 3 to each number to get the next number . You give the next numbers when I stop . 1 , 4 , 7 , 10 … o Example : I ’ m going to subtract 3 to each number to get the next number . You give the next numbers when I stop . 16 , 13 , 10 , 7 … o Written responses instead of verbally counting can be done if needed . � Repeat several times , switching from adding and subtracting number order . � Vary number to be added or subtracted .
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