Purchase Solution

The Effectiveness of Adaptive Behavior Scales

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

This is a discussion of several features of adaptive behavior scales that are useful for planning intervention programs for children. Most adaptive behavior scales yield scores in several domains of adaptive behavior, indicating children's strengths and weaknesses.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

Most adaptive behavior scales yield scores in several domains of adaptive behavior, indicating children's strengths and weaknesses.

Solution Preview

An adaptive behavior scale is a very useful interview instrument for assessment of the child's overall level of social and adaptive functioning which allows the calculation of a 'social quotient', which has been shown to roughly correspond to IQ-level derived by other tests, particularly in children with severe and profound mental retardation (who are usually difficult to test on specific IQ tests). Adaptive behavior scales have several features that are useful for planning intervention programs for children.

Most adaptive behavior scales yield scores in several domains of adaptive behavior, indicating children's strengths and weaknesses. Intervention programs and academic curriculum can be planned to enhance strengths and ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Classroom Management

This quiz correlates with my eBook titled "Everything You Need to Know About Classroom Management." Test your skills on the benefits of sound classroom management practices.

Mindfulness Techniques

Incorporating mindfulness techniques throughout all fields is an important area to explore. Many people have experienced trauma and may require assistance to remain calm.

The Benefits of Early Childhood Assessment

Learn about why it is important to assess children, and how assessment can benefit the teacher and the children.

Common Core State Standards

Media portrays a love vs. hate relationship regarding the Common Core State Standards. How much do you know about the CCSS? This quiz provides a basic understanding of the establishment of the Common Core.

Introductory Montessori Principles

There are many different educational philosophies available to study. Principles from Dr. Montessori are research-based & continue to be taught.