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Adapting the Adaptive Behavior Scale.
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Knapp, Samuel; Salend, Spencer J. – Mental Retardation, 1983
Potential problems such as scoring errors, interrater reliability, and length of administration in using the Adaptive Behavior Scale to assess functional behavior of severely disabled persons are reviewed, and solutions to the problems are offered. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Scoring, Severe Disabilities, Test Construction
Supplement to the Manual for the Public School Version of the AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale 1974 Revision. Field Study of the Efficacy of the AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale-Public School Version. Substudy 1 of 5.
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Lambert, Nadine M. – 1977
Adaptive behavior is defined as the degree to which individuals are able to function and maintain themselves independently, and meet the culturally imposed demands of personal an social responsibility. In 1969, the American Association on Mental Deficiency sponsored the development of the Adaptive Behavior Scale to provide a comprehensive…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Rating Scales, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Planning