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Peer reviewedMcCarver, Ronald B.; Campbell, Vincent A. – Journal of Special Education, 1987
A fictional 1995 post-evaluation conference is used to offer predictions regarding the future of adaptive behavior assessment and intervention. The student's profile of performance on a comprehensive adaptive behavior scale is analyzed. The status of theoretical issues ten years from now is discussed as an extrapolation of current trends.…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Rating Scales, Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis
Peer reviewedCone, John D. – Journal of Special Education, 1987
Adaptive behavior instruments that are environmentally relevant can be used effectively in intervention planning for physically handicapped students. Five desirable characteristics in such instruments are listed, selected instruments are reviewed, and a systems approach to assessing adaptive behavior is described in the context of developing…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Rating Scales, Diagnostic Teaching, Disabilities
Peer reviewedMeacham, Frieda R.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1987
The article discusses recommended adaptive behavior scales for use with hearing impaired, visually impaired, and multihandicapped sensory impaired individuals. Assessment instruments developed and used in the National Independent Living Skills Project, which have applicability across sensory impaired populations, are also described. (Author/JW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Rating Scales, Daily Living Skills, Deaf Blind
