Adaptive Behavior Scale

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Definition:

An Adaptive Behavior Scale is a standardized assessment tool used to measure an individual’s level of adaptive functioning and independence in various domains of everyday life skills.

Purpose:

To assess an individual’s ability to perform essential activities required for personal and social functioning and determine areas of strength and weakness in adaptive skills.

Domains:

Communication skills
Self-care skills
Socialization skills
Home living skills
Functional academics skills
Community use skills
Health and safety skills
Leisure skills
Work skills
Self-direction skills
Other functional skills

Administration:

The scale is typically administered through direct observation, interviews with caregivers or professionals, and review of existing records and reports.

Scoring:

Adaptive Behavior Scale scores are obtained by comparing an individual’s performance to established norms and age-appropriate expectations within each domain. The scale may provide standard scores, percentile ranks, or age equivalents.

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