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Adaptive Functioning Assessments
Adaptive functioning assessments identify an individual’s ability to perform everyday tasks and function within the community. An example of the skills that may be evaluated are: communication, self-help, self-direction, home living, community use, health and safety, leisure and social.
The test used to assess adaptive functioning ability at Healthy Minds, Happy Kids is:
The Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (Second Edition)
Individual’s aged 2.5 to 85 years
When would an adaptive functioning assessment be administered?
To assist in identifying and diagnosing a global intellectual delay
What are the benefits of having an adaptive functioning assessment?
- To obtain a comprehensive evaluation of an individual
- To identify an individual’s strengths and weaknesses
- To develop a life skills program for an individual