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ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION SCALE
REVISED SECOND EDITION: 4-12 YEARS
(ABES-R2: 4-12 Years)
Stephen B. McCarney, Ed.D.
&
Tamara J. Arthaud, Ph.D.
Copyright © 2006
The Adaptive Behavior Evaluation Scale-Revised Second Edition (ABES-R2) provides a measure of adaptive skills nec-
essary for success in educational and residential settings. The ABES-R2 may be used as a general or specic measure of
adaptive skills with any student experiencing academic or behavioral difculties regardless of the severity or suspected
disability. The ABES-R2 assesses 10 areas of adaptive skills grouped under the three adaptive behavior domains dened in
the 10th AAMR Denition of Mental Retardation (AAMR, 2002). The Conceptual domain assesses the adaptive skills areas
of Communication and Functional Academics. The Social domain assesses the Social, Leisure, and Self-Direction adaptive
skills areas. Self-Care, Home Living, Community Use, Health & Safety, and Work are the adaptive skills areas assessed in the
Practical domain.
The ABES-R2:4-12 School Version was standardized on a total of 3,288 students. The ABES-R2: 4-12 Home Version
was standardized on a total of 1,998 students. Demographic characteristics of the standardization population approximated
the national percentages for gender, residence, race, geographic area, and occupation of parents.
Internal consistency of the ABES-R2: 4-12 School Version fell at or above .85 for each subscale. Test-retest reliability
yielded correlation coefcients ranging from .61 to .78, indicating substantial reliability for each of the 10 subscales. Coef-
cients for inter-rater reliability for the subscales ranged from .60 to .80 for all age levels. Content validity was established
through the initial development process. The scale was compared to the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Classroom Edi-
tion (1985) and Adaptive Behavior Scale - School: Second Edition (1993) as a measure of concurrent validity. The construct
validity of the scale supports strong diagnostic validity. Item performance correlated positively with total score performance,
further substantiating the internal cohesiveness of the scale as a measure of adaptive skills.
The ABES-R2: 4-12 uses frequency-referenced quantiers. Each item on the ABES-R2: 4-12 is rated on a six point scale
from (0) NOT DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FOR AGE to (5) DEMONSTRATES THE BEHAVIOR OR SKILL
CONSISTENTLY. Following administration, seven types of scores may be obtained: frequency rating for each item (reect-
ing the degree of success in performing a behavior), subscale raw score (the sum of the frequency ratings for each subscale),
subscale standard score (a consistent basis for comparing students), a domain quotient and percentile, and an adaptive skills
quotient and percentile. Using the subscale standard scores, a prole of the student’s level of functioning across the 10 sub-
scales may be constructed.
The ABES-R2: 4-12 takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and can be completed by anyone familiar with the stu-
dent: the classroom teacher, clinical personnel, other school personnel, or the parent/guardian. The ABES-R2: 4-12 com-
plete kit consists of school and home version rating forms and technical manuals, and the Adaptive Behavior Intervention
Manual: 4-12 Years. The intervention manual includes goals, objectives, and intervention strategies for the behaviors on the
scale and was designed for the convenient development of the student’s IEP.
The ABES-R2: 4-12 is a valuable tool designed to assist school personnel in making diagnostic, placement, and program-
ming decisions for mentally retarded and emotionally disturbed/behaviorally disordered children and adolescents. The strong
correlation of school and home ratings of adaptive skills makes the ABES-R2: 4-12 an efcient and effective means of mea-
suring adaptive skills for educational decision-making. The companion Adaptive Behavior Intervention Manual: 4-12 Years
is a must for use in program development and implementation for handicapped students. The ABES-R2: 4-12 Quick Score
is a Windows®-compatible program which converts raw scores to standard and percentile scores.
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• Thestudentshouldberatedbyeducationalperson-
nelwithprimaryobservationalopportunitieswhowork
directlywiththestudentduringinstructionalsituations.
• Ifaraterhasnoknowledgeofthestudent’sability
toperformaparticularitemonthescale,itisrecom-
mendedthatanothereducatorbeconsultedtoprovide
informationforthatitem.Noboxesaretobeleftblank.
• Theratershouldrelyonhis/herobservationofthestu-
dent’sbehaviorasitoccursnaturallyintheeducational
environment.
• Itisrecommendedthattheraterreadeachquantier
withtheitem,beforeratingtheitem.Usingitem8asan
example,theraterwouldrstread,“Isnotdevelopmen-
tallyappropriateforagetotieorfastenshoes,”then
“Doesnotdemonstratetyingorfasteningshoes,”“Is
developingtyingorfasteningshoes,”“Demonstrates
tyingorfasteningshoesinconsistently,”“Demonstrates
tyingorfasteningshoesmostofthetime,”andnally
“Demonstratestyingorfasteningshoesconsistently.”
• Itisnotnecessarytocompletetheratingforastudent
inoneday.Severaldaysmayelapsebeforetherateris
abletocompletethescale.
• TheABES-R2isnotatestwhichrequiresaperformance
demonstrationforeachitemonthescale.Therater
shouldrelyonobservationsofthestudent’sabilityto
performthebehaviorsonthescaleasthosebehaviors
occurnaturallyintheeducationalenvironment.
• Ifthebehaviororskillisdevelopmentallybeyondwhat
isexpectedforthestudent’sage,theratingshouldbe
NOTDEVELOPMENTALLYAPPROPRIATEFORAGE.
• Ifthestudenthasnotyetdevelopedthebehavioror
skillorchoosesnottodemonstratethebehavioror
skill,theratingshouldbe
DOESNOTDEMONSTRATETHEBEHAVIORORSKILL.
• Ifthestudentisbeginningtodevelop/demonstratethe
behaviororskill,butitisnotyetdevelopedtothepoint
wherethestudentissuccessful;theratingshouldbe
ISDEVELOPINGTHEBEHAVIORORSKILL.
• Ifthestudenthasdevelopedthebehaviororskillbut
doesnotdemonstratethebehaviororskillonaregular
basis,theratingshouldbe
DEMONSTRATESTHEBEHAVIORORSKILL
INCONSISTENTLY.
• Ifthestudentdemonstratesthebehaviororskillat
mosteveryopportunity,andperformsthebehavioror
skillsuccessfullyexceptinafewinstances,therating
shouldbe
DEMONSTRATESTHEBEHAVIORORSKILL
MOSTOFTHETIME.
• Ifthestudentfunctionsatthemostsuccessfullevel,
andisconsistentlysuccessfulinallsituationsrelative
tothebehaviororskill,theratingshouldbe
DEMONSTRATESTHEBEHAVIORORSKILL
CONSISTENTLY.
SCHOOL VERSION RATING FORM: 4-12 YEARS
Stephen B. McCarney
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1.
5
Comprehendstypicalverbalcommunications
(e.g.,verbaldirections,conversations,ques-
tions,etc.)
2. Providesrelevantverbalresponsestoconver-
sations,questions,etc.
3.
5
Communicatesname,address,andphone
number
4.
5
Hasanadequateexpressivevocabulary
5.
5
Comprehendswrittencommunication(e.g.,un-
derstandswrittendirections,signs,symbols,
warnings,etc.)
6.
5
Appliesfunctionalacademicstocommunica-
tion(e.g.,readsaletter,writesaletter,reads
andllsoutaform,etc.)
7.
5
Takescareoftoiletingneeds
8.
5
Tiesorfastensshoes
9.
5
Fastensarticlesofclothing(e.g.,zips,buttons,
snaps,etc.)
10.
5
Demonstratesappropriatehygiene(e.g.,clean
handsandface,freeofbodyodor,changes
clothingwhenappropriate,etc.)
11.
5
Demonstratesappropriatemealtimebehavior
(i.e.,skillsinvolvedineating,drinking,dispos-
ingoftrash,etc.)
12.
5
Turnsonfaucet,ushestoilet,operateslight
switch,etc.
13.
5
Takescareofpersonalproperty(e.g.,clothing,
toys,books,pencils,etc.)
14.
5
Demonstratesappropriatebehavior(e.g.,walk-
ing,sitting,speaking,controllingtemper,etc.)
fortheimmediateenvironment(e.g.,home,
school,movie,restaurant,work,etc.)
15.
5
Isreadyforanactivityatthespeciedtime
(e.g.,learningandfollowingadailyroutine,
schedule,etc.)
16.
5
Demonstratesappropriatesocialinteraction
skills(e.g.,maintainsappropriatedistancefrom
others,greetsothersappropriately,etc.)
17.
5
Respondsappropriatelytotypicalphysical
exchangeswithotherpersons(e.g.,being
bumped,touched,brushedagainst,etc.)
18.
4
Respondsappropriatelytofriendlyteasing
(e.g.,jokes,sarcasticremarks,namecalling,
etc.)
19.
5
Interactsappropriatelyinagroupsituation
(e.g.,atatablewithseveralpeers,atadesk
withpeersnearby,standinginline,walking
withagroup,etc.)
20.
5
Demonstratestheabilitytoappropriatelyre-
solvedisagreements(e.g.,withdrawal,talking,
etc.)
21.
5
Makesappropriateuseoffreetime
22. Respondsappropriatelytoenvironmentalso-
cialcues(e.g.,whenitisappropriatetointer-
act,whenitisnotappropriatetointeract,etc.)
23.
5
Interactsappropriatelywithoneotherperson
(e.g.,inatutoringsituation,inateamsituation,
atlunch,atwork,etc.)
24.
5
Shareswithothers
25.
5
Adjustsbehaviortoexpectationsofdifferent
situations(e.g.,classrooms,recess,etc.)
26.
5
Demonstratesappropriatebehavioringroup
games(e.g.,followsexistingrules,showsgood
sportsmanship,etc.)
TORATER:Rateeveryitemusingthequantiers(0-5)provided.
Everyitem(1-55)mustberated.Donotleaveanyboxesblank.
NOT
DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATE FOR AGE
DOES NOT
DEMONSTRATE
THE BEHAVIOR
OR SKILL
IS DEVELOPING
THE BEHAVIOR
OR SKILL
DEMONSTRATES THE
BEHAVIOR OR SKILL
INCONSISTENTLY
DEMONSTRATES
THE BEHAVIOR OR
SKILL MOST OF
THE TIME
DEMONSTRATES
THE BEHAVIOR OR
SKILL CONSISTENTLY
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ABES-R2: 4-12 Years Rating Form
School Version Sample
10.
5
Functionsappropriatelyinthepresenceofver-
balandphysicalstimuliintheclassroom(i.e.,
impulsecontrol)
11.
5
Usescommunicationskillstoinitiatepositivein-
terpersonalrelationshipswithothers(e.g.,uses
“please”and“thankyou,”isnotdemanding,
usesappropriatetoneofvoice,etc.)
12.
5
Issociallyacceptedbyothers
13.
4
Makesandkeepsfriends
14.
5
Followstherulesoftheclassroom
15.
5
Followstherulesoftheschool
16.
5
Adjustsbehaviortotheexpectationsofcom-
munitysituations(e.g.,sittingquietlyinamovie
theater,standinginaline,etc.)
17.
5
Seeksassistancewhenappropriate
18.
5
Initiatesactivitiesappropriateforthesituation
(e.g.,cleansupworkareaattheendoftheday,
makesappropriateuseoffreetimebyengaging
inapersonalinterest/hobby,etc.)
19.
5
Completesassignmentsortasksduringthetime
provided
20.
5
Demonstratesproblem-solvingskillsintypical
situations(i.e.,insituationsthatareexperi-
encedonaregularbasis)
21.
4
Determineswhenhe/sheisnotwellandseeks
appropriatetreatment(e.g.,tellstheteacher,
askstoseenurse,etc.)
22.
5
Demonstratesknowledgeofrequirementsfor
personalsafety(e.g.,usingschoolequipment,
obeyingcrosswalksigns,remainingseatedona
bus,etc.)
23.
4
Appliesfunctionalacademicstohis/herhealth
andsafety(e.g.,readsinformationalsigns,
readspoisonwarnings,etc.)
24.
4
Understandstheconceptoftime(e.g.,tellstime,
usesacalendar,etc.)
25.
4
Understandstheconceptofmeasurement(e.g.,
length,volume,weight,etc.)
26.
4
Usesresourcestosolvedailymathproblems
(e.g.,acalculatortoperformpracticalmath,a
timer,etc.)
27.
5
Engagesinavarietyofleisureandrecreational
interests(e.g.,listeningtomusic,watchingtelevi-
sion,participatinginsports,etc.)
28.
4
Learnsfrommistakesandattemptstoimprove
skills,etc.
29.
4
Engagesinleisure/recreationalactivitiesalone
30.
5
Engagesinleisure/recreationalactivitieswith
others
31.
4
Takesturnswhenappropriate(e.g.,playing
games,ingroupconversations,choosingmusi-
calselections,etc.)
32.
4
Articulatespreferences,makesrefusals,and
terminatesanactivityorsituation(i.e.,canbe
assertiveinprotectinghis/herinterests)
33.
5
Demonstratesnecessarymobilityskillstopar-
ticipateinleisure/recreationalactivities
34.
5
Beginsassignmentsafterreceivingdirections,
instructions,etc.
35.
5
Completesassignmentswithanacceptable
levelofaccuracy
36.
4
Isdependable(e.g.,inattendance,ontime,pre-
pared,readytowork,etc.)
37.
4
Acceptsconstructivecriticism
38.
5
Demonstratestheabilitytondnecessaryloca-
tionsinthebuilding(e.g.,classes,cafeteria,
restroom,etc.)
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NOT
DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATE FOR AGE
DOES NOT
DEMONSTRATE
THE BEHAVIOR
OR SKILL
IS DEVELOPING
THE BEHAVIOR
OR SKILL
DEMONSTRATES THE
BEHAVIOR OR SKILL
INCONSISTENTLY
DEMONSTRATES
THE BEHAVIOR OR
SKILL MOST OF
THE TIME
DEMONSTRATES
THE BEHAVIOR OR
SKILL CONSISTENTLY
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ABES-R2: 4-12 Years Rating Form
School Version Sample
SCORING
FORM
CONCEPTUAL SOCIAL PRACTICAL
Communication
1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. _____
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Functional Academics
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Leisure
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45. _____
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50. _____
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Self-Direction
15. _____
34. _____
35. _____
36. _____
37. _____
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Self-Care
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8. _____
9. _____
10. _____
11. _____
12. _____
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Home Living
5. _____
11. _____
12. _____
13. _____
14. _____
15. _____
41. _____
42. _____
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Community Use
1. _____
2. _____
19. _____
21. _____
23. _____
33. _____
55. _____
35
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Health & Safety
10. _____
19. _____
23. _____
31. _____
32. _____
38. _____
39. _____
40. _____
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Work
10. _____
14. _____
15. _____
16. _____
19. _____
23. _____
34. _____
36. _____
45. _____
51. _____
52. _____
53. _____
54. _____
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ABES-R2: 4-12 Years Rating Form
School Version Sample
ABES-R2: 4-12 SV
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Page5
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SUBSCALES QUOTIENTS PERCENTILE RANKS
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Self-
Direction
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Use
Health
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Social
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Adaptive
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Important:Beforeusingthisscale,readthesectiontitledRating Guidelinesonpageone.
Nameof
Student:
Gender:
School:

Class:

Grade:
City:

State:
Dateofrating:
(year) (month) (day)
Dateofbirth:
(year) (month) (day)
Ageatrating:
(years) (months) (days)
Ratedby(observer’sname):
Datesduringwhichobservationofstudentoccurred:
From
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To
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Amountoftimespentwithstudent:
Perday
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Perweek:

Sumof
Subscale
SS
Domain
Quotient
(AppendixB)
__________
Percentile
(AppendixB)
__________
Sumof
Subscale
SS
Domain
Quotient
(AppendixB)
__________
Percentile
(AppendixB)
Sumof
Subscale
SS
Domain
Quotient
(AppendixB)
__________
Percentile
(AppendixB)
__________
SUMMARY OF SCORES
CONCEPTUAL DOMAIN SOCIAL DOMAIN PRACTICAL DOMAIN
Raw
Score
Standard
Score
(AppendixA)
Standard
ScoreSEM
(AppendixD)
Raw
Score
Standard
Score
(AppendixA)
Standard
ScoreSEM
(AppendixD)
Raw
Score
Standard
Score
(AppendixA)
Standard
ScoreSEM
(AppendixD)
Communication
Functional
Academics
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Social
Leisure
Self-
Direction
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Self-Care
HomeLiving
CommunityUse
Health&Safety
Work
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TOTAL SCORE
TotalSumofSubscale
StandardScores
AdaptiveSkills
Quotient
(AppendixC)
__________
Percentile
(AppendixC)
__________
AdaptiveSkills
QuotientSEM
(AppendixD)
__________
Condence
Interval
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HOME VERSION RATING FORM: 4-12 YEARS
Stephen B. McCarney
COVER SHEET
RATING GUIDELINES
ABES-R2: 4-12 HV 6/06
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H A W T H O R N E
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(800)542-1673
● Thechildoryouthshouldberatedbyaparent,guardian,
houseparent,etc.,withprimaryobservationalopportunities.
Thispersonwouldusuallybesomeonewholiveswiththe
childoryouthinhis/herhomeorresidentialenvironment.
● Itisrecommendedthattheraterreadeachquantierwith
theitem,beforeratingtheitem.Usingitem11asanex-
ample,theraterwouldrstread,“Isnotdevelopmentally
appropriateforagetotieorfastenshoes,”then“Doesnot
demonstratetyingorfasteningshoes,”“Isdevelopingty-
ingorfasteningshoes,”“Demonstratestyingorfastening
shoesinconsistently,”“Demonstratestyingorfastening
shoesmostofthetime,”andnally“Demonstratestyingor
fasteningshoesconsistently.”
● Itisnotnecessarytocompletetheratingofthechildor
youthinoneday.Severaldaysmayelapsebeforetherater
isabletocompletethescale.
● TheABES-R2isnotatestwhichrequiresaperformance
demonstrationforeachitemonthescale.Theratershould
relyonhis/herobservationsofthechild’s/youth’sabilityto
performthebehaviorsonthescaleasthosebehaviorsoc-
curnaturallyinthehome/residentialenvironment.
● Iftheitem/skillisdevelopmentallybeyondwhatisexpected
forthechild’s/youth’sage,theratingshouldbe
NOTDEVELOPMENTALLYAPPROPRIATEFORAGE.
● Ifthechild/youthhasnotyetdevelopedthebehavioror
skillorchoosesnottodemonstratethebehaviororskill,
theratingshouldbe
DOESNOTDEMONSTRATETHEBEHAVIORORSKILL.
● Ifthechild/youthisbeginningtodevelop/demonstrate
theskill,butitisnotyetdevelopedtothepointwherethe
child/youthissuccessfulinthatarea;theratingshould
be
ISDEVELOPINGTHEBEHAVIORORSKILL.
● Ifthechild/youthhasdevelopedthebehaviororskillbut
doesnotdemonstratethebehaviororskillonaregular
basis,theratingshouldbe
DEMONSTRATESTHEBEHAVIORORSKILLINCONSISTENTLY.
● Ifthechild/youthdemonstratesthebehaviororskillat
mosteveryopportunity,andperformsthebehavioror
skillsuccessfullyexceptinafewinstances,therating
shouldbe
DEMONSTRATESTHEBEHAVIORORSKILLMOSTOFTHETIME.
● Ifthechild/youthfunctionsatthemostsuccessfullevel,
andisconsistentlysuccessfulinallsituationsrelativeto
thebehaviororskill,theratingshouldbe
DEMONSTRATESTHEBEHAVIORORSKILLCONSISTENTLY.
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TORATER:Rateeveryitemusingthequantiers(0-5)provided.
Everyitem(1-63)mustberated.Donotleaveanyboxesblank.
NOT
DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATEFORAGE
DOESNOT
DEMONSTRATE
THEBEHAVIOR
ORSKILL
ISDEVELOPING
THEBEHAVIOR
ORSKILL
DEMONSTRATESTHE
BEHAVIORORSKILL
INCONSISTENTLY
DEMONSTRATES
THEBEHAVIOROR
SKILLMOSTOF
THETIME
DEMONSTRATES
THEBEHAVIOROR
SKILLCONSISTENTLY
0 1 2 3 4 5
1.
5
Comprehendstypicalverbalcommunications
(e.g.,verbaldirections,conversations,questions,
etc.)
2.
5
Providesrelevantverbalresponsestoconversa-
tions,questions,etc.
3.
4
Adequatelyexpressesopinions,feelings,emo-
tions,needs,choices,etc.,withspokenword,
signlanguage,graphicsymbols,etc.
4.
5
Communicatesname,address,andphone
number
5.
4
Usesverbalskillstomaintainpositiverelation-
shipswithothers
6.
4
Hasanadequateexpressivevocabulary
7.
4
Comprehendswrittencommunication(e.g.,
understandswrittendirections,signs,symbols,
warnings,etc.)
8.
3
Comprehendsgraphicsymbols,signlanguage,
etc.
9.
3
Comprehendsthemeaningofvariousfacial
expressions,bodymovements,touches,and
gestures
10.
5
Takescareoftoiletingneeds
11.
5
Tiesorfastensshoes
12.
5
Fastensarticlesofclothing(e.g.,zips,buttons,
snaps,etc.)
13.
3
Demonstratesappropriatehygiene(e.g.,clean
handsandface,freeofbodyodor,changes
clothingwhenappropriate,etc.)
14.
4
Demonstratesappropriatemealtimebehavior
(i.e.,skillsinvolvedineating,drinking,disposing
oftrash,etc.)
15.
5
Turnsonfaucet,ushestoilet,operateslight
switch,etc.
16.
3
Takescareofpersonalproperty(e.g.,clothing,
toys,books,pencils,etc.)
17.
4
Demonstratesappropriatebehavior(e.g.,walk-
ing,sitting,speaking,controllingtemper,etc.)for
theimmediateenvironment(e.g.,home,school,
movie,restaurant,work,etc.)
18.
4
Isreadyforanactivityatthespeciedtime(e.g.,
learningandfollowingadailyroutine,schedule,
etc.)
19.
3
Respondsappropriatelytotypicalphysicalex-
changeswithotherpersons(e.g.,beingbumped,
touched,brushedagainst,etc.)
20.
4
Respondsappropriatelytofriendlyteasing(e.g.,
jokes,sarcasticremarks,namecalling,etc.)
21.
4
Interactsappropriatelyinagroupsituation(e.g.,
atatablewithseveralpeers,standinginline,
walkingwithagroup,etc.)
22.
3
Demonstratestheabilitytoappropriatelyresolve
disagreements(e.g.,withdrawal,talking,etc.)
23.
3
Makesappropriateuseoffreetime
24.
4
Interactsappropriatelywithoneotherperson
(e.g.,inatutoringsituation,inateamsituation,
atlunch,atwork,etc.)
25.
5
Shareswithothers
26.
4
Adjustsbehaviortoexpectationsofdifferent
situations(e.g.,classrooms,recess,etc.)
27.
5
Demonstratesappropriatebehavioringroup
games(e.g.,followsexistingrules,showsgood
sportsmanship,etc.)
28.
3
Functionsappropriatelyinthepresenceofverbal
andphysicalstimuliintheclassroom(i.e.,im-
pulsecontrol)
29.
4
Respondsappropriatelytothefeelingsofothers
(e.g.,withhumor,withseriousness,withsympa-
thy,etc.)
30.
4
Displaystheappropriatesocialinteractionfor
theoccasion(e.g.,complimentary,empathy,ex-
pressessympathywhenappropriate,etc.)
31.
4
Usescommunicationskillstoinitiatepositivein-
terpersonalrelationshipswithothers(e.g.,uses
“please”and“thankyou,”isnotdemanding,
usesappropriatetoneofvoice,etc.)
32.
4
Adjustshis/herbehaviortothesocialsituation
(e.g.,ataparty,lunchwithafriend,lunchwith
adults,etc.)
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33.
4
Istruthful(i.e.,reportsevents,situations,facts,
etc.,honestly)
34.
3
Issociallyacceptedbyothers
35.
4
Assistsothers
36.
4
Makesandkeepsfriends
37.
4
Conformstotherequirementsofvarioussitua-
tions(i.e.,rules,regulations,expectations,laws,
etc.)
38.
4
Adjustsbehaviortotheexpectationsofcom-
munitysituations(e.g.,sittingquietlyinamovie
theater,standinginaline,etc.)
39.
3
Appliesfunctionalacademicstocommunitysitu-
ations(e.g.,usesapaytelephone,usesappro-
priatechangeforbusfare,readsinformational
signs;sharesname,address,phonenumber;
etc.)
40.
3
Seeksassistancewhenappropriate
41.
4
Initiatesactivitiesappropriateforthesituation
(e.g.,cleansupworkareaattheendoftheday,
makesappropriateuseoffreetimebyengaging
inapersonalinterest/hobby,etc.)
42.
4
Completesassignmentsortasksduringthetime
provided
43.
5
Demonstratesproblem-solvingskillsintypical
situations(i.e.,insituationsthatareexperienced
onaregularbasis)
44.
3
Hasanappropriatediet(i.e.,eatsnutritious
foods,appropriatequantities,etc.)
45.
4
Determineswhenhe/sheisnotwellandseeks
appropriatetreatment(e.g.,tellsparent,babysit-
ter,etc.)
46.
4
Demonstratesknowledgeofrequirementsfor
personalsafety(e.g.,usingschoolequipment,
obeyingcrosswalksigns,remainingseatedona
bus,etc.)
47.
3
Understandstheconceptoftime(e.g.,tellstime,
usesacalendar,etc.)
48.
3
Understandstheconceptofmeasurement(e.g.,
length,volume,weight,etc.)
49.
4
Usesresourcestosolvedailymathproblems
(e.g.,acalculatortoperformpracticalmath,a
timer,etc.)
50.
5
Engagesinavarietyofleisureandrecreational
interests(e.g.,listeningtomusic,watchingtele-
vision,participatinginsports,etc.)
51.
5
Chooseshis/herownleisure/recreationalactivi-
ties(e.g.,television,radio,reading,etc.)
52.
4
Learnsfrommistakesandattemptstoimprove
skills,etc.
53.
3
Engagesinleisure/recreationalactivitiesalone
54.
5
Engagesinleisure/recreationalactivitieswith
others
55.
4
Takesturnswhenappropriate(e.g.,playing
games,ingroupconversations,choosingmusi-
calselections,etc.)
56.
4
Articulatespreferences,makesrefusals,and
terminatesanactivityorsituation(i.e.,canbeas-
sertiveinprotectinghis/herinterests)
57.
4
Iswillingtotrynewleisure-timeactivities
58.
4
Appliesfunctionalacademicsrelatedtoleisure/
recreationalactivities(e.g.,keepingscore,fol-
lowingascheduleorroutine,etc.)
59.
4
Demonstratesnecessarymobilityskillstopar-
ticipateinleisure/recreationalactivities
60.
4
Beginsassignmentsafterreceivingdirections,
instructions,etc.
61.
4
Completesassignmentswithanacceptablelevel
ofaccuracy
62.
4
Isdependable(e.g.,inattendance,ontime,pre-
pared,readytowork,etc.)
63.
3
Acceptsconstructivecriticism
NOT
DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATEFORAGE
DOESNOT
DEMONSTRATE
THEBEHAVIOR
ORSKILL
ISDEVELOPING
THEBEHAVIOR
ORSKILL
DEMONSTRATESTHE
BEHAVIORORSKILL
INCONSISTENTLY
DEMONSTRATES
THEBEHAVIOROR
SKILLMOSTOF
THETIME
DEMONSTRATES
THEBEHAVIOROR
SKILLCONSISTENTLY
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SCORING
FORM
CONCEPTUAL SOCIAL PRACTICAL
Communication
1._____
2._____
3._____
4._____
5._____
6._____
7._____
8._____
9._____
37
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FunctionalAcademics
7._____
39._____
44._____
47._____
48._____
49._____
20
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Social
3._____
5._____
17._____
19._____
20._____
21._____
22._____
23._____
24._____
25._____
26._____
27._____
28._____
29._____
30._____
31._____
32._____
33._____
34._____
35._____
36._____
37._____
43._____
90
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Leisure
3._____
17._____
21._____
24._____
50._____
51._____
52._____
53._____
54._____
55._____
56._____
57._____
58._____
59._____
58
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Self-Direction
3._____
18._____
40._____
41._____
42._____
43._____
24
RawScore
Self-Care
10._____
11._____
12._____
13._____
14._____
15._____
27
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HomeLiving
3._____
5._____
7._____
14._____
15._____
16._____
17._____
18._____
37._____
47._____
48._____
42
RawScore
CommunityUse
21._____
23._____
24._____
38._____
39._____
18
RawScore
Health&Safety
3._____
13._____
21._____
24._____
37._____
44._____
45._____
46._____
30
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Work
13._____
17._____
18._____
21._____
24._____
40._____
42._____
52._____
60._____
61._____
62._____
63._____
45
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Standard
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Important:Beforeusingthisscale,readthesectiontitledRating Guidelinesonpageone.
Name: Gender:
School: Grade:
City: State:
Dateofrating:
(year) (month) (day)
Dateofbirth:
(year) (month) (day)
Ageatrating:
(years) (months) (days)
Ratedby:
Relationshiptochild:
Sumof
Subscale
SS
Domain
Quotient
(AppendixB)
__________
%ile
(AppendixB)
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Sumof
Subscale
SS
Domain
Quotient
(AppendixB)
__________
%ile
(AppendixB)
__________
Sumof
Subscale
SS
Domain
Quotient
(AppendixB)
__________
%ile
(AppendixB)
__________
SUMMARY OF SCORES
CONCEPTUAL DOMAIN SOCIAL DOMAIN PRACTICAL DOMAIN
Raw
Score
Standard
Score
(AppendixA)
Standard
ScoreSEM
(AppendixD)
Raw
Score
Standard
Score
(AppendixA)
Standard
ScoreSEM
(AppendixD)
Raw
Score
Standard
Score
(AppendixA)
Standard
ScoreSEM
(AppendixD)
Communication
Functional
Academics
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_____
Social
Leisure
Self-
Direction
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Self-Care
HomeLiving
CommunityUse
Health&Safety
Work
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_____
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_____
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TOTAL SCORE
TOTALSUMOFSUBSCALE
STANDARDSCORES
ADAPTIVESKILLS
QUOTIENT
(AppendixC)
__________
%ILE
(AppendixC)
__________
ADAPTIVESKILLS
QUOTIENTSEM
(AppendixD)
__________
CONFIDENCE
INTERVAL
__________%
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ABES-R2: 4-12 Years Rating Form
Home Version Sample
Goal:
1. The student will comprehend typical verbal communications.
Objectives:
1. The student will follow verbal directions in correct sequential order on _____ out of _____ trials.
2. The student will comprehend _____ out of _____ verbal communications.
3. The student will demonstrate the ability to comprehend verbal communication by listening care-
fully and summarizing the information with _____% accuracy.
4. The student will follow verbal directions with teacher assistance on _____ out of _____ trials.
5. The student will independently follow verbal directions on _____ out of _____ trials.
6. The student will follow one-step verbal directions on _____ out of _____ trials.
7. The student will demonstrate the ability to comprehend a conversation by listening carefully and
responding appropriately on _____ out of _____ trials.
8. The student will demonstrate the ability to comprehend a question stated verbally by listening
carefully and making an appropriate response on _____ out of _____ trials.
9. The student will repeat what is said with _____% accuracy.
III. Goals, Objectives, and Interventions
1 Comprehends typical verbal communications
1. Provide the student with a written copy
of verbal communications (e.g., directions,
questions, announcements, etc.).
2. When the student is required to recall
information, remind him/her of the situation
in which the material was originally presented
(e.g., “Remember yesterday when we talked
about . . . .”).
3. Allow the student to speak without being
interrupted or hurried.
4. Follow a less desirable task with a highly
desirable task. Make following of verbal direc-
tions and completion of the rst task necessary
to complete the second task.
5. Communicate clearly to the student when
it is time to listen to verbal communications.
6. Use pictures, diagrams, and gestures
when delivering information verbally.
7. Communicate in a variety of ways to
facilitate the student’s understanding (e.g., if
the student fails to understand verbal directions,
present them in written form).
8. Use multiple modalities (e.g., auditory,
visual, tactile, etc.) when presenting verbal com-
munications to the student.
9. Work through steps of the verbal direc-
tions as they are delivered to make certain the
student follows the directions accurately.
10. Maintain a consistent format of verbal
communications with the student.
11. Have the student question any verbal
communications he/she does not understand.
12. Reinforce the student for attending to
verbal communications based on the length
of time the student can be successful. As the
student demonstrates success, gradually increase
the length of time required for reinforcement.
13. Teach the student context cues to deter-
mine the meaning of words he/she hears.
14. State directions, questions, comments,
etc., to the student individually.
15. Tape record information for the student
to replay and repeat as necessary.
Interventions:
Adaptive Behavior Intervention Manual:
4-12 Years