What is adaptive behavior?
Adaptive behavior refers to the conceptual, social, and practical skills that people
need to function independently at home, at school, and in the community.
Examples of adaptive behavior?
How do we assess adaptive behavior?
Information is gathered through interviews, observations, and reports completed by parents/guardians, teachers and the individual being assessed.
Why do we assess adaptive behavior?
Assessment information is used to identify needs and interventions for individuals with adaptive weaknesses and to capitalize on adaptive strengths.
Commonly used measures to assess adaptive behavior?
The following measures are normed instruments that measure adaptive skills. Each measure has its own specific areas of adaptive areas assessed. Click on the links to review each measure's characteristics.
Adaptive behavior refers to the conceptual, social, and practical skills that people
need to function independently at home, at school, and in the community. Examples of adaptive behavior?
- Communication and social skills (interacting and communicating with other people)
- Independent living skills (shopping, budgeting, and cleaning)
- Personal care skills (eating, dressing, and grooming)
- Employment/work skills (following directions, completing tasks, and getting to work on time)
- Practical academics (reading, computation, and telling time)
How do we assess adaptive behavior?
Information is gathered through interviews, observations, and reports completed by parents/guardians, teachers and the individual being assessed.Why do we assess adaptive behavior?
Assessment information is used to identify needs and interventions for individuals with adaptive weaknesses and to capitalize on adaptive strengths.
Commonly used measures to assess adaptive behavior?
The following measures are normed instruments that measure adaptive skills. Each measure has its own specific areas of adaptive areas assessed. Click on the links to review each measure's characteristics.
- The Diagnostic Adaptive Behavior Scale (AAIDD, 2013): This test measures adaptive behavioral skills. There are three main categories of these skills. This includes conceptual, social, and practical life skills. This test is very helpful for determining the intensity and types of supports needed to maximize independent functioning and quality of life. (As of March 2014, this measure does not appear to be available for use yet) Link to AAIDD
- The SIS® evaluates practical support requirements of a person with an intellectual disability through a positive and thorough interview process. Link to Review SIS
- Employability/Life Skills Assessment (ELSA) Criterion referenced checklist available at this link
What other adaptive measures and resources have people found helpful? Please share.
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