ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR AND FUNCTIONAL LIVING SKILLS
ABDS: Adaptive Behavior Diagnostic Scale Nils A. Pearson • James R. Patton • Daniel W. Mruzek
AGES: 2 through 21 years TESTING TIME: 30 minutes ADMINISTRATION: Individual
The Adaptive Behavior Diagnostic Scale is an interview-based rating scale that assesses the adaptive behavior of individuals between the ages of 2 and 21 years. The primary function of the ABDS is to establish the presence and magnitude of adaptive behavior deficits. ABDS scores are compatible with state and federal special education classifica- tion systems and consistent with the DSM-V and American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disorders (AAIDD) definitions of intellectual disability. The ABDS can be used to assess the adaptive behavior of individuals having, or suspected of having, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, mental or behav- ioral health conditions, or other similar concerns. The test yields reliable and valid scores for three adaptive behavior domains (Conceptual, Social, Practical), composed of 50 items each. The specific skill areas measured in the three domains and the overall composite score are described below: • Conceptual Domain: language, reading, writing, math, reasoning, knowledge, and memory • Social Domain: empathy, social judgment, gullibility, communication skills, the abil- ity to make and retain friendships, and similar interpersonal capabilities • Practical Domain: self-managed personal care, home living, community access, job responsibilities, money management, recreation, and organizing school and work tasks • Adaptive Behavior Index: A combination of the three domain scores results in a composite score called the Adaptive Behavior Index. This composite is the most reli- able score that is generated from administering the ABDS.
The five APPSI-2 domains (Alertness, Preferences, Problem-Solving Prerequisites, Communication, and Social–Emotional) cover both foundational learning components and major developmental components. Specifically, the APPSI-2 measures an examin- ee’s alertness, the types of stimuli likely to evoke his or her attention, and the rewards likely to serve as reinforcers, all of which are important foundational components of instructional planning, particularly for this population. The APPSI-2 also measures an examinee’s problem-solving skills, ability to communicate with others, and social– emotional abilities—important traits for the examinee’s successful development and for enhancing his or her quality of life. Depending on the type and amount of informa- tion needed for instructional planning, clinicians can administer the entire APPSI-2, a combination of several domains, or a single domain at any given time. COMPLETE APPSI-2 KIT INCLUDES: Examiner’s Manual, 25 Alertness Domain Record Forms, 25 Goal Attainment Scaling Record Forms, 25 Problem-Solving Prerequisites and Communication Domain Record Forms, 25 Social–Emotional Domain Record Forms, 25 Preferences Domain: Reward Preference–Choice Record Forms, 25 Preferences Domain: Reward Preference–Approach Record Forms, 25 Preferences Domain: Stimulus Preference Record Forms, and Object Kit with mesh bag, all in a sturdy storage box. (©2019) #14745 APPSI-2 Complete Kit $328.00 #14746 APPSI-2 Examiner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 47.00 #14746E APPSI-2 Virtual Examiner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . ........... 44.00 #14747 APPSI-2 Alertness Domain Record Forms (25) . . . . . . ....... 35.00 #14748 APPSI-2 Goal Attainment Scaling Record Forms (25) . . . . ..... 35.00 #14749 APPSI-2 Problem-Solving Prerequisites and Communication Domain Record Forms (25) . . . . . . . ......... 39.00 #14750 APPSI-2 Preferences Domain: Reward Preference–Choice Record Forms (25) . . . . . . . . . .......... 35.00 #14751 APPSI-2 Social–Emotional Domain Record Form (25) . . . ..... 35.00 #14752 APPSI-2 Preferences Domain: Reward Preference–Approach Record Forms (25) . . . . . . . . ......... 35.00 #14753 APPSI-2 Preferences Domain: Stimulus Preference Record Forms (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. 35.00 Norms for the ABDS are based on a nationally representative sample of 1,061 children and adolescents who reside in the United States. The internal consistency reliability coefficients of the domain and composite scores were all above .90 for all age and disability groups. A study of the diagnostic accuracy, a highly rigorous validity tech- nique, is reported with regards to sensitivity (.85), specificity (.99), classification accu- racy (.98), and receiver operating characteristic/area under the curve (.99). COMPLETE ABDS KIT INCLUDES: Examiner’s Manual and 25 Examiner Record Booklets, all in a sturdy storage box. (©2016) #14510 ABDS Complete Kit $172.00 #14511 ABDS Examiner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 115.00 #14511 ABDS Virtual Examiner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 115.00 #14512 ABDS Examiner Record Booklets (25) . . . . . . . . . ........... 59.00 This is a restricted product. Go to www.proedinc.com for details on user qualifications and to complete the User Acceptance Form.
APPSI-2: Assessment for Persons With Profound or Severe Impairments–Second Edition Sharon Bradley-Johnson • C. Merle Johnson • Patricia Connard • Joel R. Arick • David A. Krug AGES: Mental age of 0 through 24 months TESTING TIME: 15 to 60 minutes ADMINISTRATION: Individual The APPSI-2 is an easy-to-administer test built specifically for clinicians working with clients of any age who are preverbal and functioning at a mental age of 0 to 24 months. The test’s second edition has been fully reconceptualized to create an assessment system that is comprehensive enough to aid in planning effective indi- vidualized instruction for these examinees. Results can be used to (a) identify abilities and behaviors that clients are able to demonstrate, (b) plan effective intervention, and (c) monitor progress in mastery of new abilities. The APPSI-2 also aids in defining an individual’s preferred methods of communication, which is useful for planning instruc- tion to enhance these individuals’ independence.
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