Tool Use Capacity
Dimension 303 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Tool Use Capacity measures the ability to operate, manipulate, and use physical or digital objects for practical, learning, or communicative purposes. It encompasses functional interaction with implements, devices, writing surfaces, and hands-on materials ranging from basic handling to confident use of more specialized equipment.
evidence final name · Cognitive Function
Minimal Tool Use Capacity
Expressions activating this band describe little to no clear engagement with tools or devices, or only incidental mention of objects without functional use. The content is often diffuse, unrelated, or limited to general situations rather than active manipulation of implements.
Low Tool Use Capacity
Expressions activating this band describe basic, effortful, or inconsistent use of simple learning or communication tools, especially in structured activities such as listening, note-taking, or classroom participation. Tool use is present but limited in fluency or effectiveness.
Moderate Tool Use Capacity
Expressions activating this band describe functional use of common implements and interfaces for drawing, writing, marking, hearing, or completing assignments. Tool use is purposeful and workable across everyday tasks.
High Tool Use Capacity
Expressions activating this band describe ready use of a broad range of tangible and digital tools, including computers, writing materials, and play or work equipment. The interaction is direct, competent, and oriented toward carrying out tasks with familiar objects.
Advanced Tool Use Capacity
Expressions activating this band describe confident use of more specialized, feature-rich, or precision-oriented devices and interfaces, such as touch-based or programmable equipment. Tool use is experienced as convenient, controlled, and adaptable to more complex operations.
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Minimal Cognitive Function: Cognitive function is present at a low level. Expressions activating this band reflect early or diffuse cognitive function.
Emerging Cognitive Function: Cognitive function is experienced here as observable behavioral patterns associated with problematic or disordered functioning. Unlike the band below, where cognitive function was characterized by a general form, the proxy here has shifted in character. Expressions activating this band engage with cognitive function at a level associated with formal behavioral assessment.
Elevated Cognitive Function: Cognitive function is present here in a general or mixed form without a single dominant facet. Unlike the band below, where cognitive function was characterized by the behavioral form, the proxy here has shifted in character. The facets that dominated at lower levels have receded. Expressions activating this band may reflect general or diffuse cognitive function.
Severe Cognitive Function: Cognitive function is clearly present at this level. Unlike the band below, where cognitive function was characterized by a general or mixed form, the proxy here has shifted in character. The facets that dominated at lower levels have receded. Expressions activating this band reflect cognitive function at this level of intensity.