The Coping Inventory, a criterion referenced scaled observation instrument used to assess adaptive coping behavior in handicapped children, is described. The adaptive behavior summaries of two children, a 5 year old in a special education class and a 15 year old handicapped high school student, are used to show how the Coping Inventory results are…

The Coping Inventory, an observation instrument designed to assess the behavior and skills of handicapped children, is described. The 48-item inventory is divided into two categories--self and environment; each category is subdivided into three dimensions--productive, active, and flexible. (PHR)