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| Journal Articles | 3 |
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| Adaptive Behavior Scale | 3 |
| Vineland Adaptive Behavior… | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBerk, Ronald A. – Journal for Special Educators, 1981
The strengths of the scales were concentrated in the areas of domain and construct validity, weaknesses in the areas of discriminant validity, interobserver reliability, and decision-making reliability. (DB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Rating Scales, Mental Retardation, Test Reliability
Peer reviewedCoulter, W. Alan – School Psychology Review, 1980
Three trends in adaptive behavior measurement are noted: (1) an awareness of the paucity of suitable scales; (2) sensitivity to the effects of adaptive behavior in the declassification of students previously labeled under outdated procedures; and (3) the use of measures for identification and intervention with emotionally disturbed students.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Elementary Secondary Education, Labeling (of Persons), Measures (Individuals)
Peer reviewedCohen, Howard G. – Child & Youth Services, 1988
Traces the conceptual origins of adaptive behavior of handicapped people, from state residential institutions to its role in the complex process of community integration. Measurement instruments are reviewed. Measurement, conceptual, and methodological issues are discussed. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Daily Living Skills, Disabilities
