CO-SKILLS PROGRAMS (version 5.1)

(Pépin & Loranger, 2007)

Visual Sustained Attention	Auditory Sustained Attention	Divided Attention	Visual Memory	Figural Memory
Pattern Memory	Visual Verbal Memory	Letters-Syllables-Words	Reading-Decoding	Pictograms
Spelling	Anagrams	Classification	Series Completion	Analogies
Visual Tracking	Hand-Eye Coordination	Perceptual Speed	Field Independence	Shape Recognition
Puzzles	Spatial Orientation	Labyrinths	Spatial Relations	Spatial Visualisation
Visual Perspective	Arithmetic	Strategies

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Labyrinths

(Pépin & Loranger, 2007)

Target Clientele

Children and adults (6 years and older) who:

• have difficulty with planning
• have visuo-spatial coordination difficulties
• could benefit from a complementary educational activity

Target Skills

Mode: Visual
Principal skill(s) targeted: Planning and problem-solving

The Labyrinth exercises work on developing planning and anticipation skills, given that a labyrinth involves simple problem-solving skills. The exercises also involve visuo-spatial coordination skills and aim to establish lateral and horizontal movement automatisms.

Exercises

Scenario and task: In Labyrinth, two mice are examining a labyrinth. The client’s task consists of controlling a another mouse’s movements until one mouse attains a piece of cheese. The client controls the mouse with the arrow keys or mouse. A light movement in the desired direction moves it along the corridor to the closest intersection. The goal is to take the shortest route

Response mode(s): Computer mouse or arrow keys to direct the mouse in desired action

Feedback:

Well Done!	The mouse took the shortest path
Oops…	The mouse did not take the shortest path
You took ? wrong path(s)	Indicates the number of incorrect paths taken

Difficulty Level Variables

• Area of the labyrinth
• Number of intersections
• Time allowed to complete it

Level Completion Criterion: 5 successfully completed labyrinths within the time allocated

The exam

The exam is comprised of 3 labyrinths to be completed. The result is a calculated according to the number of moves made by the client and the minimum number of moves required.

Background

Instructions

« Move the mouse through the maze towards the piece of cheese while using the shortest path. »