Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills - Sections

Sections

The ABLLS-R are split into 25 different functional areas, each corresponding to a letter in the alphabet. The letter "O" is unused at this time. The sections between the ABLLS and ABLLS-R are extremely similar. It is mostly the specific skills that vary in number and scope.

The ABLLS-R Sections
Letter Title Explanation/Remarks
A Cooperation & Reinforcer Effectiveness How well a child responds to motivation and others
B Visual Performance The ability to interpret things visually, such as pictures and puzzles.
C Receptive Language The ability to understand language.
D Motor Imitation Being able to mimic the physical actions of others.
E Vocal Imitation Being able to mimic the sounds and words others make. Also called Echoic in ABA
F Requests Also called Manding in ABA
G Labelling Naming objects, or their features, functions, or classes.
H Intraverbals Responding to only the stimulus of words. Objects/motivators not present.
I Spontaneous Vocalizations Using language without being prompted.
J Syntax and Grammar How well words and sentences are put together.
K Play and Leisure Solitary and group play skills.
L Social Interaction Abilities regarding interaction with peers and adults.
M Group Instruction Ability to learn in a group setting (not just one-on-one).
N Classroom Routines Ability to follow rules and common school routines.
O N/A
P Generalized Responding The ability to generalize material learned and use it in real-life or novel situations.
Q Reading Alphabet, pre-reading, and reading skills.
R Math Numbers, counting, less-more-equal, basic addition and subtraction.
S Writing Coloring, drawing, copying, and writing skills.
T Spelling
U Dressing Ability to dress or undress self independently.
V Eating Basic self-help skills regarding eating and preparing of food.
W Grooming Basic self-help skills regarding grooming and hygiene.
X Toileting Basic self-help skills regarding toileting.
Y Gross Motor Skills Large motor activities such as: playing ball, swinging, crawling, running, skipping, etc.
Z Fine Motor Skills Fine motor activities such as: writing, pegboard, turn pages in a book, cutting, pasting, etc.

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