Transcript ablls-r

ABLLS-R
The Assessment of Basic Language
and Learning Skills-Revised
What is it???
• A criterion-reference assessment
• Based on the B.F. Skinner’s functional
analysis of language/verbal behavior
• Focuses on pragmatic use of language
• Looks at typical Kindergarten Readiness
Skills
• Two components:
– The ABLLS-R Guide
– The ABLLS-R Protocol
For whom is this appropriate?
• Students with language delays that
significantly impact their learning
–Young children
–Students with moderate to severe
learning impairments
–In general, for those with skills at
the 7 year old developmental level
or lower
What does it measure?
• Multiple facets of language
–Receptive language
–Vocal imitation (echoics)
–Labeling (tacts)
–Syntax and grammar
–Requests (mands)
–Spontaneous vocalizations
–Intraverbals (conversational
components)
What does it measure? (cont.)
• Other basics
• Cooperation
• Visual performance
• Play and leisure skills
• Social interaction
• Reading
• Math
• And more…
Purpose
• “The purpose of the ABLLS-R is to
identify those language and other
critical skills that are in need of
intervention in order for a child
to become more capable of
learning from his everyday
experiences.” (ABLLS-R Guide, pg2)
Sample Skill Activities
Sample Skill Activities
Sample Skill Activities
Who can give this test?
• Teacher, SLP, psychologist, parent,
etc.—or a combination thereof
• It is recommended that a person
with some responsibility for
developing the educational
programming for a particular child
be involved with collecting the
information
How do I give this test?
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Interview
Observation of the child
Formal administration of test items
It does not need to be given all at
once or in it’s entirety to be useful for
program planning
What is it good for?
• CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
• Built in data-collection tool
• Documentation of student progress over
time
• Objective criteria written in very discrete,
measurable terms that translate well to
IEP inclusion—and in fact ABLLS-R items
frequently appear on incoming IEPs and
IFSPs.
Materials
Assignment
• Complete the Self-Study Guide using the
Guide & The Protocol.
• Fill in the answers and send your
completed assignment to the instructor
• Be thinking about what materials you will
need to gather
• Be thinking about how/when you can
observe/assess these skills