AAMR Adaptive Behavior Scale-School
Nadine Lambert, Kazuo Nihiri & Henry Leland

The Adaptive Behavior Scale-School Edition (ABS-S:2) assesses the current functioning of children 3-0 through 18-11 years of age being evaluated for evidence of mental retardation. It has also been useful in evaluating adaptive behavior characteristics of autistic children and differentiating behavior disordered children who require special education assistance from those with behavior problems who can be educated in regular class programs.

The ABS-S:2 is divided into two parts. Part One focuses on personal independence and is designed to evaluate coping skills considered important to independence and responsibility in daily living. The Part One skills are grouped into nine behavior domains: Independent Functioning, Physical Development, Economic Activity, Language Development, Numbers and Time, Prevocational/ Vocational Activity, Self-Direction, Responsibility, and Socialization. Part Two contains content related to social maladaptation. The behaviors in Part Two are assigned to seven domains, which are measures of those adaptive behaviors that relate to the manifestation of personality and behavior disorders: Social Behavior, Conformity, Trustworthiness, Stereotyped and Hyperactive Behavior, Self-Abusive Behavior, Social Engagement, and Disturbing Interpersonal Behavior.

The ABS-S:2 was normed on more than 2,000 persons from 31 states with developmental disabilities and more than 1,000 nondisabled students. It is individually administered in approximately 30 minutes.
Includes: Examiner's Manual, Examination Booklets (25), and Profile/Summary Forms (25), all in a sturdy storage box

Copyright © 1993

$163.00