ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR AND FUNCTIONAL LIVING SKILLS
DASH-3: Developmental Assessment for Individuals with Severe Disabilities–Third Edition Mary Kay Dykes • Daniel W. Mruzek AGES: All Ages The DASH-3 is a criterion-referenced measure of specific skill levels in persons of all ages who have severe and/or multiple physical/sensory disabilities, including persons with severe and profound intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. The scales are also appropriate for individuals with mild to moderate disabilities, those who have single disabling conditions (e.g., individuals with visual impairment or paraplegia), and children who are functioning chronologically from birth to 6 years of age. The DASH‑3 (1) provides an initial assessment for intervention planning, (2) tracks individual progress for persons with severe and/or multiple disabilities aged 6 months through adulthood, and (3) evaluates individuals with other types of disabilities who require a detailed assessment for intervention planning. At intake, the DASH‑3 can be used to estimate developmental level, analyze developmental strengths and weakness- es, select skills most ready for targeted intervention, and determine the types of sup- port needed by the individual (e.g., assistance from others, visual supports, modified equipment). It can be used to develop educational and therapeutic intervention plans, such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individual Family Support Plans (IFSPs). For comprehensive assessment, all five scales will be required; however, the specific clinical or referral questions may require administration of fewer scales (e.g., a speech pathologist may choose to administer only the Language Scale). Because the DASH‑3 items identify specific behaviors, and scoring criteria describe graduated levels of support, the test can be used to track progress with targeted skills, so that timely changes can be made to the individual’s intervention program (e.g., promoting a greater level of independence with a particular skill, targeting a new skill). Also, the DASH‑3 can be re-administered at different times (e.g., at 1-year intervals) to track general developmental change. For individuals who move often, the DASH‑3 can transition with the individual, so that appropriate goals, interventions, and recent performance data continue without having to wait for an assessment to be conducted or intervention priorities to be determined. SCALES The DASH‑3 has five scales that assess an individual’s ability to demonstrate relevant skills in a developmental sequence. TESTING TIME: 2 to 3 hours ADMINISTRATION: Individual 1. Sensory‑Motor Scale: This scale measures the ability to receive and respond to environmental stimuli, as well as move reflexively and voluntarily. It has four subscales: Reflexes, Gross Motor, Sensory, and Hand Skills.
2. Language Scale: This scale measures the ability to understand and use com- municative behaviors and purposeful language. The subscales are Nonsymbolic Communication Skills (N), Expressive Language (E), and Receptive Language (R). 3. Social‑Emotional Scale: This scale assesses awareness and understanding of self and of others, including interactions with others and social skills. 4. A ctivities of Daily Living Scale: This scale measures an individual’s level of self-sufficiency and personal independence relative to daily living skills. This scale has five subscales: Feeding, Dressing, Toileting, Home Routines, and Travel and Safety. 5. Academics Scale: This scale measures the ability to learn and use information related to concept formation, basic reading skills, and number skills. It has two subscales: Preacademic Skills and Academic Skills. The examiner can complete each scale using any of three methods: (a) direct obser- vation by the examiner during evaluative sessions, (b) interview of others who know the person well (e.g., parents, teachers), or (c) independent completion of the scales by people who know the person well with follow-up by the examiner. COMPLETE DASH‑3 KIT INCLUDES: Examiner’s Manual, 25 Comprehensive Program Record Forms, 25 Intervention Planning Worksheets, 25 Cumulative Summary Sheets, 10 Academics Scales, 10 Activities of Daily Living Scales, 10 Language Scales, 10 Sensory-Motor Scales, and 10 Social-Emotional Scales. (©2012) $304.00 #13676 DASH‑3 Examiner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 68.00 #13676E DASH-3 Virtual Examiner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . ........... 64.00 #13677 DASH‑3 Comprehensive Program Record Forms (25) . . . . ..... 35.00 #13678 DASH‑3 Intervention Planning Worksheets (25) . . . . . . ....... 35.00 #13679 DASH‑3 Cumulative Summary Sheets (25) . . . . . . . ......... 35.00 #13680 DASH‑3 Examiner Record Booklet– Academics Scales (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 61.00 #13681 DASH‑3 Examiner Record Booklet– Activities of Daily Living Scales (10) . . . . . . . . . . ............ 61.00 #13682 DASH‑3 Examiner Record Booklet– Language Scales (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 61.00 #13683 DASH‑3 Examiner Record Booklet– Sensory-Motor Scales (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 61.00 #13684 DASH‑3 Examiner Record Booklet– Social-Emotional Scales (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 61.00 This is a restricted product. Go to www.proedinc.com for details on user qualifications and to complete the User Acceptance Form. #13675 DASH‑3 Complete Kit
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