The Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3) is a comprehensive, norm-referenced assessment of adaptive skills needed to effectively and independently care for oneself, respond to others and meet environmental demands at home, school, work or the community. The ABAS-3 Manual provides information on: Uses of the ABAS-3. ABAS-3 Manual. Product Code W-620M (MR #059102 ). Qualifications required to purchase this item. Click here to complete the qualifications form. Regional restriction: This item is only available for sale within Canada. Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System System - Second Edition (ABAS-II) Measurement Areas: The Adaptive Behavior Assessment System ‐ Second Edition (ABAS‐II) is a norm referenced tool designed to assess adaptive skills in individuals from birth to 89 years of age. The tool measures 10 skill areas.

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Provides a complete assessment of adaptive skills across the life span.

Administration Format:

• Paper and pencil

• Scoring CD

Administration Time:

15 - 20 minutes per rating form

Scores / Interpretation:

• For the 11 skill areas assessed: norm-referenced scaled scores;

• For the 3 adaptive domains and the General Adaptive Composite (GAC): norm-referenced standard scores

• confidence intervals for standard scores

• and percentile ranks

• In addition

• all scores can be categorized descriptively.

Report Options:

• Behaviour rating scale typically completed by parent

• caregiver

• and/or teacher; self-rating option for adults.

• Parent/Primary Caregiver Form (Ages 0–5)

• Teacher/Daycare Provider Form (Ages 2–5)

• Parent Form (Ages 5–21)

• Teacher Form (Ages 5–21)

• Adult Form (Ages 16–89)

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The third edition of this highly regarded assessment gives you a complete picture of adaptive skills across the life span. Retaining all of the essential features that made the second edition the preferred instrument, the ABAS-3 is even easier to administer and score. It is particularly useful for evaluating those with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, learning disabilities, neuropsychological disorders, and sensory or physical impairments.

Use the ABAS-3 to:

• Assess adaptive skills
• Assist in diagnosing and classifying various developmental, learning, and behavioural disabilities and disorders
• Identify strengths and weaknesses
• Develop treatment plans and training goals
• Document and monitor progress over time
• Determine eligibility for services such as Social Security disability benefits, and evaluate capacity to live or work independently
• Facilitate research and program evaluation

Features:

• New norms, updated item content, and improved ease of use
• Covers individuals from birth to 89 years of age
• Assesses 11 essential skill areas within 3 major adaptive domains: Conceptual, Social, and Practical
• Identifies strengths and weaknesses
• Integrates assessment, intervention planning, and progress monitoring
• Compatible with AAIDD, DSM-5, and IDEA
• Available in print, software, and online evaluation formats

Scores/Interpretation:

For the 11 skill areas assessed—norm-referenced scaled scores. For the 3 adaptive domains and the General Adaptive Composite (GAC)—norm-referenced standard scores, confidence intervals for standard scores, and percentile ranks. In addition, all scores can be categorized descriptively.

TEST KITS

• ABAS-3 Infant and Preschool Kit with Unlimited-Use Scoring and Intervention Planner CD (Ages 0 to 5)

  621KWP

  $781.75

  Includes 25 Parent Forms; 25 School: Teacher Forms; Manual; Scoring Assistant and Intervention Planner CD (Full Version)

• ABAS-3 Infant and Preschool Kit (Ages 0 to 5)

  621WP

  $593.25

  Includes 25 Parent/Primary Caregiver Forms; 25 Infant and Preschool: Teacher/Daycare Provider Forms; Manual; Intervention Planner (Book)

• ABAS-3 School Kit with Unlimited-Use Scoring and Intervention Planner CD (Age 5 to 21)

  622KWP

  $781.75

  Includes 25 Parent Forms; 25 School: Teacher Forms; Manual; Scoring Assistant and Intervention Planner CD (Full Version)

• ABAS-3 School Kit (Ages 5 to 21)

  622WP

  $593.25

  Includes 25 Parent Forms; 25 School: Teacher Forms; Manual; Intervention Planner (Book)

• ABAS-3 Adult Kit with Unlimited-Use Scoring and Intervention Planner CD (Ages 16 to 89)

  623KWP

  $707.75

  Includes 25 Adult Forms; Manual; Scoring Assistant and Intervention Planner CD (Full Version)

• ABAS-3 Adult Kit (Ages 16 to 89)

  623WP

  $490.50

  Includes 25 Adult Forms; Manual; Intervention Planner (Book)

• ABAS-3 Comprehensive Kit with Unlimited-Use Scoring CD (Ages 0 to 89)

  620KWP

  $707.75

  Includes 5 Infant and Preschool: Parent/Primary Caregiver Forms; 5 Infant and Preschool: Teacher/Daycare Provider Forms; 5 School: Parent Forms; 5 School: Teacher Forms; 5 Adult Forms; Manual; Scoring Assistant and Intervention Planner CD (Full Version)

• ABAS-3 Comprehensive Kit (Ages 0 to 89)

  620WKP

  $490.50

  Includes 5 Infant and Preschool: Parent/Primary Caregiver Forms; 5 Infant and Preschool: Teacher/Daycare Provider Forms; 5 School: Parent Forms; 5 School: Teacher Forms; 5 Adult Forms; Manual; Intervention Planner

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATION MATERIALS

• ABAS-3 Unlimited-Use Scoring Assistant CD

  620SAWP

  $273.50

  Requires Windows 8, 7 or Vista. Minimum 175 MB free hard-disk space; Internet Explorer 5.0 or above.
  

• ABAS-3 Unlimited-Use Scoring Assistant & Intervention Planner CD

  620UWP

  $377.00

  Requires Windows 8, 7 or Vista. Minimum 175 MB free hard-disk space; Internet Explorer 5.0 or above.

• ABAS-3 Infant and Preschool Teacher/Daycare Provider Forms

  621CWP

  $120.25

  Pkg. of 25

• ABAS-3 Infant and Preschool Parent/Primary Caregiver Forms

  621AWP

  $120.25

  Pkg. of 25

• ABAS-3 School Teacher Form

  622CWP

  $120.25

  Pkg. of 25

• ABAS-3 School Parent Forms

  622AWP

  $120.25

  Pkg. of 25

• ABAS-3 Adult Forms

  623AWP

  $120.25

  Pkg. of 25

ACCESSORIES

• ABAS-3 Manual

  620MWP

  $273.50

• ABAS-3 Intervention Planner (Book)

  620AWP

  $148.75

Important information regarding ABAS-3 software

There is a known issue with the ABAS-3 software when used on Windows operating systems that are configured for time zones outside the United States. To resolve this issue, a software update needs to be installed on the computer running the ABAS-3 software.

Please download thecustomer letter, and follow the instructions to install your ABAS-3 software update.

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