ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION SCALE REVISED SECOND EDITION (ABES-R2)

ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR EVALUATION SCALE
REVISED SECOND EDITION
(ABES-R2)

by Stephen B. McCarney, Ed.D. &
Tamara J. Arthaud, Ph.D.

2006

The Adaptive Behavior Evaluation Scale-Revised Second Edition (ABES-R2) provides a measure of those adaptive behaviors which are necessary for success in both an educational and home setting and are not measured by academic skills testing.

The ABES-R2 meets the need for an adaptive behavior rating scale which relies on direct behavioral observations by educators and parents/guardians in educational and residential settings.

The ABES-R2 is used as a measure of adaptive skills in the identification of mentally retarded, behaviorally disordered, learning disabled; and visually, hearing, or physically impaired students.

The ABES-R2 assesses 10 areas of adaptive skills grouped under the three adaptive behavior domains defined in the 10th AAMR Definition of Mental Retardation (AAMR, 2002): Conceptual, Social, and Practical Skills.


The technical manuals include data on internal consistency, test-retest, and inter-rater reliability; item and factor analysis; and content, criterion-related, diagnostic, and construct validity.
Items #03610, #03620, #03710, and #03720

Characteristics and Components of the ABES-R2
Item #03630_03730

The ABES-R2 is based on the definition of adaptive skills adopted by the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR, 2002). The ABES-R2 was factor analyzed to create the factor clusters (domains).

The ABES-R2: 4-12 SV was standardized on 3,288 students ages 4 through 12 years old. The ABES-R2: 13-18 SV was standardized on 1,897 students ages 13 through 18 years old.

The ABES-R2: 4-12 HV was standardized on 1,998 students ages 4 through 12 years old. The ABES-R2: 13-18 HV was standardized on 1,034 students ages 13 through 18 years old.

The standardization population included students from 30 states, represented all geographic regions of the United States, and closely approximated the 2000 demographic characteristics of the United States.

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ABES-R2: 4-12
COMPLETE KIT
Includes:

03610
ABES-R2: 4-12 School Version Technical Manual

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ABES-R2: 4-12 School Version Rating Forms (50)

03620
ABES-R2: 4-12 Home Version Technical Manual

03621
ABES-R2: 4-12 Home Version Rating Forms (50)

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Adaptive Behavior Intervention Manual: 4-12 Years

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