by James W. Partington, PhD, BCBA-D, Michael M. Mueller, PhD, BCBA-D
Benefit
Provides a systematic way to evaluate, track, and teach functional, adaptive, and self-help skills so that individuals with autism or developmental delays can become more independent
Scores
Criterion-related scores for each task
Format
Skill ratings completed by parents, educators, or therapists, using information from observation, interview, and task performance—plus a progress-tracking grid and teaching guidance based on task analyses
ADMIN TIME
Depends on the skill level of the individual being evaluated and the administrator’s familiarity with that individual
Using the AFLS, you can help individuals with autism or developmental delays become more independent at home, at school, at work, or in the community. Composed of a Guide and six Assessment Protocols, the AFLS is an evaluation tool, skill-tracking system, and instructional blueprint, complete with task analyses and teaching suggestions. This remarkable system assesses 1,900 functional skills in the following areas:
Basic Living Skills
Home Skills
Community Participation
School Skills
Vocational Skills
Independent Living Skills
You can use any or all of the six Assessment Protocols to help individuals become more independent or transition into a new environment. For example, AFLS evaluation and task analyses can help prepare a child with autism to enter the school system or assist a young adult in acquiring the functional skills needed to hold down a job.
Using the AFLS, you can help individuals with autism or developmental delays become more independent at home, at school, at work, or in the community. Composed of a Guide and six Assessment Protocols, the AFLS is an evaluation tool, skill-tracking system, and instructional blueprint, complete with task analyses and teaching suggestions. This remarkable system assesses 1,900 functional skills in the following areas:
Basic Living Skills
Home Skills
Community Participation
School Skills
Vocational Skills
Independent Living Skills
You can use any or all of the six Assessment Protocols to help individuals become more independent or transition into a new environment. For example, AFLS evaluation and task analyses can help prepare a child with autism to enter the school system or assist a young adult in acquiring the functional skills needed to hold down a job.
