SAVE 15.00 OFF THE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF 163.00 on the Adaptive Behavior Scales (ABS-2) - Second Edition The current edition of the Adaptive Behavior Scales 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 skills within Part One 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 of the ABS contains content related to social maladaptation. The behaviors assessed were identified through a survey of the social expectations placed upon persons with mental retardation in public and special schools, public and private residential institutions, and the full range of local rehabilitative and recreational services. The descriptions of those expectations were obtained from an analysis of a large number of “critical incident” reports provided by personnel in residential, community, and school settings. 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. Numerous factor analyses have been conducted on the Adaptive Behavior Scales domains since the scale was first published. These studies consistently identify five factors: Personal Self-Sufficiency, Community Self-Sufficiency, Personal-Social Responsibility, Social Adjustment, and Personal Adjustment.
Domain raw scores are converted to standard scores (M = 10, SD = 3) and percentiles. Factor raw scores are used to generate quotients (M = 100, SD = 15) and percentiles. The scale’s normative sample consists of more than 2,000 persons from 31 states with developmental disabilities attending public schools and more than 1,000 students who have no disabilities. The test has been examined extensively with respect to reliability and validity. Internal consistency reliabilities and stability for all scores exceed .8. Complete ABSS:2 Kit includes Examiner’s Manual, 25 Examination Booklets, and 25 Profile/Summary Forms, all in a sturdy storage box. (1993)
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