ABCD

Arizona Battery for Communication Disorders of Dementia

Kathryn Bayles, Cheryl Tomoeda

The ABCD is a standardized battery for the comprehensive assessment and screening of dementia


ABCD

Overview

Overview

The ABCD is a standardized battery for the comprehensive assessment and screening of dementia in individuals ages 15 and older.

  • Useful for making differential diagnoses
  • Great for developing treatment goals and patient care plans
  • A tool for monitoring patient change over time
  • A resource for planning discharge

Key Areas Measured


Key Areas Measured

  • Linguistic Expression
  • Linguistic Comprehension
  • Verbal Episodic Memory

Quick Reference

Age

Age

15 and Older

Administration Type

Administration Type

Self

Group

Administration Time

Administration Time

40 to 90 Minutes

Qualification Level

Qualification Level

B

Format(s)

Format(s)

Handscored

Quick Reference

Age

Age

15 and Older

Administration Type

Administration Type

Self

Group

Administration Time

Administration Time

40 to 90 Minutes

Qualification Level

Qualification Level

B

Format(s)

Format(s)

Handscored