Adaptive Behavior

Question 1

ABAS-III

Answer 1

-15-20 min administration time
-Ages: 0-89
-Age-based norms
-5 forms:
Parent Form, Birth-5
Parent Form, 5-21
Teacher/Day Care Form, 2-5
Teacher Form, 5-21
Adult Form, 16-89
-Widely used to evaluate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the ABAS-II assesses adaptive behavior in individuals from birth to 89 years of age. This convenient behavior rating scale measures daily living skills–what people actually do, or can do, without the assistance of others. It is particularly useful in evaluating individuals with pervasive developmental disorders, mental retardation, neuropsychological problems, dementias, learning disabilities, biological risk factors, and sensory or physical impairments.

Question 2

BASC- III (Reynolds & Kamphaus)

Answer 2

 10-20 min admin time for TRS and PRS, 30 min for SRP
 T scores and percentiles for general population and clinical populations
 Ages: 2:0-21.11 (TRS and PRS)
 Grades: 6:0-College (SRP)
 A comprehensive set of rating scales and forms including the Teacher Rating Scales (TRS), Parent Rating Scales (PRS), and Self-Report of Personality (SRP). Together, they help you understand the behaviors and emotions of children and adolescents.
 Ages / Grades: Ages: 2:0 through 21:11 (TRS and PRS); 6:0 through college age (SRP)

Question 3

BASC-III Teacher Rating Scale

Answer 3

 Use the Teacher Rating Scales (TRS) to measure adaptive and problem behaviors in the preschool or school setting. Teachers or other qualified observers can complete forms at three age levels—preschool (ages 2 to 5), child (ages 6 to 11), and adolescent (ages 12 to 21)—in about 10–20 minutes. The forms describe specific behaviors that are rated on a four-point scale of frequency, ranging from “Never” to “Almost Always.” The TRS contains 100-139 items. All clinical and adaptive scales are listed in the chart below. Validity and response set indexes used to help judge the quality of completed forms are also available.

Question 4

BASC-III Parent Rating Scales

Answer 4

 Use the Parent Rating Scales (PRS) to measure both adaptive and problem behaviors in the community and home setting. Parents or caregivers can complete forms at three age levels—preschool (ages 2 to 5), child (ages 6 to 11), and adolescent (ages 12 to 21)—in about 10–20 minutes. The PRS contains 134-160 items and uses a four-choice response format. All clinical and adaptive scales are listed in the chart below. Validity and response set indexes used to help judge the quality of completed forms are also available.

Question 5

Vineland-II (Sparrow et al., 2005)

Answer 5

 Ages Birth – 90:11
 R = .76-.92 (test/retest)
 V = .70 (convergent w/ ABAS-II)
 The Vineland measures personal and social skills needed for daily life across 4 domains
 Communication (receptive, expressive, written)
 Daily Living Skills (personal, domestic, community)
 Socialization (interpersonal relationships, play and leisure, coping skills)
 Motor Skills (fine and gross)
 An Optional Maladaptive Behavior Index is also included
 With Vineland-II you can measure adaptive behavior of individuals with:
 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
 Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)
 ADHD
 Post-traumatic brain injury
 Hearing impairment
 Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease