The European Journal of Social & Behavioural Sciences
Online ISSN: 2301-2218
European Publisher
Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System: Indigenous Australian Adaptation Model (ABAS: IAAM)
Table 1: Selected changes made to the “Directions” and “checklist items”
| Directions for administration Original text | Adapted version |
| The Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-Second Edition (1st line) is designed to measure important behaviors an individual displays at home, school, work, and other settings. | The Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System: Indigenous Australian Model is designed to measure important behaviours Indigenous students display at home, school, and other settings. |
| Checklist items Original text | Adapted version |
| Finds the restrooms at school by himself/herself. Tells teachers, friends, or others about his/her favorite activities. | Finds the toilets at school by himself/herself. Tells teachers, friends, or others about his/her favourite activities. |
| Follows safety rules when on the school bus or when travelling on a field trip. | Follows safety rules when at school or when travelling on an excursion. |