Which statement accurately reflects administering ACL in cognitive assessment when a client has extensive work experience?

• A. ACLS alone
• B. ACLS with a mood scale
• C. Use of DSM-5 cognitive criteria
• D. ACLS plus another cognitive assessment

Answer: (D)

In cognitive assessment, relying on a single screening tool like the Allen Cognitive Level Screen can be informative but has limits. When a client has extensive work experience, their performance on the ACLS may reflect practiced skills and compensatory strategies as much as true cognitive processing capacity. To get a fuller, more accurate picture of their cognitive functioning for work-related decisions, you should pair the ACLS with another cognitive assessment. This broader approach helps evaluate additional areas such as memory, attention, and executive function that the ACLS doesn’t measure in depth, ensuring you don’t miss important weaknesses or strengths that could affect work performance.