Nils A. Pearson, Ph.D., James R. Patton, Daniel W. Mruzek
The Adaptive Behavior Diagnostic Scale (ABDS) is an interview-based rating scale that assesses the adaptive behavior of individuals between the ages of 2 through 21 years.
2 to 21
Self
30 Minutes
150
B
Handscored
2 to 21
Self
30 Minutes
150
B
Handscored
The internal consistency reliability coefficients of the domain and composite scores were all above .90 for all age and disability groups. A study of the diagnostic accuracy, a highly rigorous validity technique, is reported with regards to sensitivity (.85), specificity (.99), classification accuracy (.98), and receiver operating characteristic/area under the curve (.99).
Online
Assess easily online from anywhere. Includes automatic scoring and report generation.
Software
Requires software. Includes automatic scoring and report generation.
Handscored
QuikScore forms are scored by hand without reports.
ABDS Complete Kit
Examiner's Manual, Rating Scale Reference Card, and 25 Examiner Record Booklets, all in a sturdy storage box
ABDS Record Booklet
ABDS Record Booklet