Conducting Skills Assessment

Objectives:

• How to complete an ABLLS assessment
• How to complete a VB-MAPP assessment

Purpose of Assessment
➢ To obtain operant level = baseline level*
➢What skills has the learner acquired upon intake?
Obtaining baseline information is critical to developing an accurate initial
treatment plan. It also serves as a comparison to show improvement.

Assessment Methods
➢Observation – play and social skills are typically assessed through observations
➢Formal Testing – specifically present a task for an individual to complete
➢It is important to utilize any reinforcement schedules band/or visual and communication supports that the child typically uses