The ABLLS-R is a criterion-referenced assessment that measures 544 skills across 25 skill domains related to kindergarten readiness. It is based on applied behavior analysis principles. Each skill domain contains individual skills that are scored based on the child's ability to demonstrate the skill. The skills are organized in an Excel grid with columns representing skill domains and rows representing individual skills within each domain. Scores can range from 0 to either 1, 2, or 4 depending on the complexity of the skill, with higher scores indicating greater independence. The ABLLS-R provides a comprehensive evaluation of a child's language, academic, self-help, and social skills.

1. The Assessment of
Basic Language and
Learning Skills-
Revised (ABLLS-R)
Presented by Callie Terry

2. What is the ABLLS-R?
• Based on the principles of Applied Behavior
Analysis
• Measures kindergarten readiness
• Criterion-Referenced Assessment
• Measures how well a student performs against an
objective or criterion rather than another student.
• Measures 544 skills from 25 skill domains (i.e.,
skill areas or skill categories)

3. 25 Skill Domains
A Cooperation & Reinforcer M Group Instruction
Effectiveness N Classroom Routines
B Visual Performance P Generalized Responding
C Receptive Language Q Reading
D Imitation R Math
E Vocal Imitation S Writing
F Requests T Spelling
G Labeling U Dressing
H Intraverbals V Eating
I Spontaneous Vocalizations W Grooming
J Syntax & Grammar X Toileting
K Play & Leisure Y Gross Motor
L Social Interaction Z Fine Motor

4. 25 Skill Domains
A Cooperation & Reinforcer M Group Instruction
Effectiveness N Classroom Routines
B Visual Performance P Generalized Responding
C Receptive Language Q Reading
D Imitation R Math
E Vocal Imitation S Writing
F Requests T Spelling
G Labeling U Dressing
H Intraverbals V Eating
I Spontaneous Vocalizations W Grooming
J Syntax & Grammar X Toileting
K Play & Leisure Y Gross Motor
L Social Interaction Z Fine Motor

5. Ablls-R Excel Grid
Each Vertical
Column represents 1
Skill Domain

6. 544 Skills
• Each Skill Domain is broken down into individual
skills
• For example, let’s look at Skill Domain G:
Labeling

7. Skill Domain G: Labeling
• Skill Domain G is broken down into 47 individual
skills
• These skills are identified by both the domain
letter and the skill number, for example:
• G1, G2, G3, G4…G45, G46, G47
• Each skill is unique, for example:
• G1: Labels Reinforcers
• G2: Labels Common Objects
• G3: Labels Common People
• G4: Labels Pictures of Common Objects
• etc.

8. Ablls-R Excel Grid
The rows within a
column represent
individual skills in
that skill domain

9. Scoring
• Each skill has a maximum score that varies from one
skill to the next. The maximum score is always
either a 1, a 2, or a 4.
• For skills with a maximum score of 1, the child either
exhibits the skill or not (all or nothing)
• For skills with a maximum score of 2, the child may
score a 0, a 1, or a 2.
• For skills with a maximum score of 4, the child may
score a 0, 1, 2, 3, or a 4.
• The score DOES NOT tell you how important the skill
is. For example, a skill with a maximum score of 4 is
not a “better” skill than a skill with a maximum score
of 2.

10. Ablls-R Excel Grid

11. Ablls-R Excel Grid

12. End of ABLLS-R Presentation Part 1