Pearson - Clinical and Talent Assessment - Australia and New Zealand

 A comprehensive set of rating scales and forms including the Teacher Rating Scales (TRS), Parent Rating Scales (PRS), Self-Report of Personality (SRP), Student Observation System (SOS), and Structured Developmental History (SDH). Together, they help you understand the behaviours and emotions of children and adolescents.

Benefits

• Uses a multidimensional approach for conducting a comprehensive assessment

• Strong base of theory and research gives you a thorough set of highly interpretable scales

• Enhanced computer scoring and interpretation provides efficient, extensive reports

• Differentiates between hyperactivity and attention problems with one efficient instrument

An effective way to measure behaviour

BASC-2 provides the most comprehensive set of rating scales. The BASC-2 is respected for its developmental sensitivity. Best of all, you receive the most extensive view of adaptive and maladaptive behaviour.

Multiple perspectives is the key to measuring behaviour

BASC-2 applies a triangulation method for gathering information. By analysing the child’s behaviour from three perspectives—Self, Teacher, and Parent—you get a more complete and balanced picture. Combined, these BASC-2 tools provide one of the most comprehensive systems currently available!

Self Perspective

• Self-Report of Personality (SRP)

• Teacher Rating Scales (TRS)

• Student Observation System (SOS)

• BASC-2 Portable Observation Program (POP)

Parent Perspectives

• Parent Rating Scales (PRS)

• Structured Developmental History (SDH)

• Parenting Relationship Questionnaire (PRQ)

Like its predecessor, BASC-2 brings you the same superb family of tools

Assess behaviour patterns

• Teacher Rating Scales (TRS)

• Parent Rating Scales (PRS)

• Student Observation System (SOS)

Assess emotions and feelings

• Self-Report of Personality (SRP)

Background Information

• Structured Developmental History (SDH)

Teacher Rating Scales

Use the Teacher Rating Scales (TRS) to measure adaptive and problem behaviours in the preschool or school setting. Teachers or other qualified observers can complete forms at three age levels—preschool (ages 2 years to 5 years), child (ages 6 years to 11 years), and adolescent (ages 12 years to 21 years)—in about 10 to 20 minutes.

The forms describe specific behaviors that are rated on a four-point scale of frequency, ranging from “Never” to “Almost Always.” The TRS contains 100-139 items. Validity and response set indices used to help judge the quality of completed forms are also available.

Parent Rating Scales

Use the Parent Rating Scales (PRS) to measure both adaptive and problem behaviours in the community and home setting. Parents or caregivers can complete forms at three age levels—preschool (ages 2 years to 5 years), child (ages 6 years to 11 years), and adolescent (ages 12 years to 21 years)—in about 10–20 minutes.

The PRS contains 134-160 items and uses a four-choice response format. Validity and response set indexes used to help judge the quality of completed forms are also available. This form requires approximately year four reading level for completion.

Convenient Scoring and Reporting Options

For BASC-2 assessment users, a special upgrade module for the BASC-2 ASSIST or ASSIST Plus software is available. The upgrade features new report sections containing primary and secondary intervention information.

Remediate emotional and behavioral issues

Part of the BASC-2 family - A brief assessment of the parent-child relationship

Are you puzzled by the behaviour of some of the children you work with?