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ABLLS-R The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised

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

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ABLLS-R The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised

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  1. ABLLS-RThe Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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)

  5. What does it measure? (cont.) • Other basics • Cooperation • Visual performance • Play and leisure skills • Social interaction • Reading • Math • And more…

  6. 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)

  7. Sample Skill Activities

  8. Sample Skill Activities

  9. Sample Skill Activities

  10. 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

  11. How do I give this test? • 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

  12. 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.

  13. Materials

  14. 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

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