ABLLS-R Assessment @ Above and Beyond Autism Consulting Services

The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills – Revised (ABLLS-R) is an assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skills-tracking system used to help guide the instruction of language and critical learner skills for children with autism or other developmental disabilities. It is not used to diagnose autism. Assessment is the cornerstone of creating appropriate and effective interventions. The ABLLS-R is a skill-tracking system, assessing items from 25 different domains ranging from listening and language skills to academic and ADL skills. The scoring system is used to break down the specific skills into 2-4 levels. Testing is then tracked by marking the level that matches the child’s current skill and from there, determines where to begin teaching in each skill area. The organization system allows for tracking learner’s progress over time. The assessment is a required first step in setting-up your child’s individual program.