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.
| 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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