In ABA, we use lots of different assessments to determine our learners’ strengths and where they may need more help. Here, we cover the most common ABA assessments and how to know which one to use. The purpose of assessments is to provide us with a starting point and create a baseline. When you’re clear on where you’re starting from, you can then create a successful intervention. Assessments also help us look at the big picture and help our learners meet their goals along the way.
One of the biggest misconceptions about assessments is that they’re the same as a curriculum, and we discuss why this isn’t the case. Teaching to assessments creates cookie-cutter programs, and good ABA involves customizing interventions to our learners’ unique needs. Some of the most common assessments include ABLLS and VB Mapp, and we compare and contrast the two here. We also discuss the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and why it’s good for early learners, why you shouldn’t outsource assessments to RBTs, information on PEAK, and tips for how to complete a successful assessment.
What’s Inside:
- The importance of ABA assessments.
- When and how to use the ABLLS and VB Mapp assessments.
- Tips for completing a successful assessment.
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