Start Your Cognitive Pattern Check There was an error trying to submit your form. Please try again. Launex Cognitive Pattern Check™ How to Use This CheckThis is not a test — it is a structured observation.If you repeat this check to create a baseline, keep the timing consistent (morning, mid-day, evening), as cognitive ability can change with fatigue.Create the situations below and observe what happens.Do not correct, guide, or assist unless necessary for safety.The value lies in what you see — not the answer given. 1. Sequencing & Functional LogicTask 1: Making a cup of teaAsk the person to make you a cup of tea. Which best describes what you observed? Recognises what is needed and begins the task independently Begins the task but misses key items (e.g. no water, no cup, no kettle use) Uses incorrect or inappropriate objects (e.g. glass, hands instead of spoon) Becomes stuck, confused, or abandons the task Personal Observation Notes: Task 2: Preparing something simple (e.g. toast or a sandwich)Ask the person to prepare something simple such as toast or a sandwich. Which best describes what you observed? Recognises what is needed and begins the task independently Begins the task but misses key items (e.g. bread, butter, toaster use) Uses incorrect or inappropriate objects (e.g. hands instead of knife) Becomes stuck, confused, or abandons the task Personal Observation Notes: 2. Working Memory & AttentionTask 1: Shopping itemsSay once: We are going shopping. Please remember these items:After a short delay (approximately 30 seconds), ask the person to recall the items. * Bread* Tea* Shower Gel Which best describes what you observed? Holds and recalls all items clearly Holds some items but loses others Information fades quickly after being given Unable to hold or retrieve the information Personal Observation Notes: Task 2: Colour recallSay once:We are going to draw a picture of an apple tree. Please remember these colours we are going to use: Green, Brown, RedAfter a short delay (approximately 1–2 minutes), ask the person to recall the colours. * Green* Brown* Red Which best describes what you observed? Holds and recalls all items clearly Holds some items but loses others Information fades quickly after being given Unable to hold or retrieve the information Personal Observation Notes: 3. Cognitive FlexibilityTask 1: Story interruptionAsk the person to tell you a short story of their first job or when they got married.Gently interrupt and then ask them to continue. Which best describes what you observed? Continues the story without difficulty Pauses but is able to continue Struggles to continue or loses track Repeats or becomes stuck Personal Observation Notes: Task 2: Change of taskAsk the person to start a simple task such as folding towels or pairing socks.Once they are engaged, gently interrupt and say something like:“Let’s leave that for now, can you come and help me with this instead?”Then introduce a new simple task, for example:Wiping the tablePutting items into a cupboardSorting a few objects (e.g. cutlery, clothes) Which best describes what you observed? Adapts and shifts to the new task without difficulty Pauses but is able to adjust to the new task Struggles to move away from the first task Becomes stuck, repeats, or shows frustration Personal Observation Notes: 4. Understanding & MeaningTask 1: Object use (cup)Show the person a cup and ask: “What would you use this for?” Which best describes what you observed? Clear and appropriate explanation Vague or partial explanation Incorrect use Unable to explain Personal Observation Notes: Task 2: Object use (toothbrush or similar)Show the person another everyday object (e.g. toothbrush) and ask: “What would you use this for?” Which best describes what you observed? Clear and appropriate explanation Vague or partial explanation Incorrect use Unable to explain Personal Observation Notes: 5. RecallTask 1: Shopping items recallAsk the person to recall the shopping items from earlier. Which best describes what you observed? Full recall Partial recall Recall improves with prompting No recall Personal Observation Notes: Task 2: Recent activity recallAsk this within 1–2 minutes of completing a task.Ask a specific question linked to the activity you have just done together, for example:“You helped me fold something earlier. What did we fold?”“We just used something in the bathroom. What did we use?”“When we made tea, what did we do with the milk?” Which best describes what you observed? Clear and accurate recall linked to the activity Partial or uncertain recall Recall improves with prompting No recall Personal Observation Notes: 6. Environmental Awareness & InteractionTask 1: Weather awarenessAsk:“What is the weather like outside today?” Which best describes what you observed? Checks the environment before answering (e.g. looks out the window) Thinks and answers logically Guesses without checking Unable to interpret or respond Personal Observation Notes: Task 2: Practical decisionAsk:“Do we need a jacket before going outside?” Which best describes what you observed? Uses environment to guide decision Thinks and answers logically Guesses without checking Unable to interpret or respond Personal Observation Notes: CONSENT * I understand that this is not a diagnostic tool and is intended for personal awareness only. This field is required. 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