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Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised (SIB-R)

 

1.

(Age): 3 months to 80+ years

 

(Item): 40 items

 

(Purpose):

Determine a person’s level of functioning in a key behavior areas and can be administered in structured or by checklists diagnose/program planning, the SIB-R provide a comprehensive norm reference assessment of 14 areas of adaptive behavior (motor skills, social interaction, communication, personal living and communication living) and maladaptive domains (Internalise, Asocial and Externalized)

 

(Administration time):

45-60mins

Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised (SIB-R)

 

3. (Limitation)

 

 - Time consuming

 - Focus on visible behavior only

 - Training required

 - Respond can be biased

Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised (SIB-R)

 

2. (Domain): motor skills, social interaction and communication, personal living and community living skills

 - Motor skills: gross and fine motor skills

 - Social interaction and communication

 - Personal living skills: self-care and domestic skills

 - Community living skills: time and money management, work skills and home/community orientation

 

Council, R., Reschly, D. J., Myers, T. G., & Hartel, C. R. (2024). The Role of Adaptive Behavior Assessment. Nih.gov; National Academies Press (US). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207541/

DABS helps professionals understand an individual's strengths and challenges, tailor interventions, and track progress over time, ultimately improving outcomes and quality of life.

Diagnostic Adaptive Behavior Scale

 

* 260-item instrument for the entire 4-21 year age.

 

* 3 smaller age-related forms:

4-8 years old

9-15 years old

16-21 years old

 

Source: (Tassé et al., 2016)

(DABS) Limitation:

 

Cultural bias: These scales are often standardized on a particular cultural group. This can be a problem if the person being assessed comes from a different cultural background. Their behaviors might be misinterpreted as limitations.

 

Limited ecological validity: The assessment often takes place in a structured setting, which may not reflect a person's true abilities in everyday life.

 

Informant bias: Interview-based scales rely on information from caregivers or others who may not have a completely objective view of the person's skills.

 

Focus on limitations: The scales primarily assess areas where a person struggles. They may not adequately capture a person's existing strengths and abilities.

 

Cost and scoring: Some scales require specialized training or computer programs for scoring, which can be a barrier to some professionals.

 

 

These limitations mean that diagnostic adaptive behavior scales should be used in conjunction with other assessments and observations to get a complete picture of a person's functioning

1. VABS - Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale

This test checks how well someone can do everyday activities like eating, dressing, and communicating.

 

 

2. ABAS - Adaptive Behavior Assessment System

This test measures how well someone can adapt to different situations and handle tasks independently.

 

 

3. SIB-R - Scales of Independent Behavior Revised

This test looks at how much someone can do on their own without help from others.

 

 

4. DABS - Diagnostic Adaptive Behavior Scale

This test helps professionals diagnose any difficulties a person might have in daily activities and behaviors.

The respondent rates:

 

0 = No-rarely or never does it.

1 = Yes-does it with reminders or assistance but rarely or never independently. 2 = Yes-does it sometimes independently—but sometimes needs reminders or assistance.

3 = Yes-does it always or almost always independently—never or rarely needs reminders.

 

Also available,

“No Score” should be used only if

(a) the assessed person has a lack of opportunity due to cultural, gender, and/or geographic/regional factors; a lack of opportunity due to environmental constraints;

(b) the respondent has no direct knowledge of individual’s typical performance.

 

Source: (Tassé et al., 2016)

DABS

 

Domain : conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills

(Giulia Balboni et al., 2014)

DABS is to measure adaptive behaviour among people with disabilities/delay. This tools assess various skills include

1)communication

2) self-care

3) socialization

4) motor skills

Share your understanding of the 4 assessments:

1) purpose, age,

2) domain/subscales

3) limitation

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