the behavioral assessment system for children, second edition (basc-2)
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The Behavioral Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2). Veronica L. Hardy, Amanda J. Szapkiw, Lucinda C. West, Tracey M. Phillips, and Debbie A. Hood Regent University. Overview. History Purpose and Population Multimethod and Multidimensional Aspects - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Behavioral Assessment System
for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2)
The Behavioral Assessment System
for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2)
Veronica L. Hardy, Amanda J. Szapkiw, Lucinda C. West, Tracey M. Phillips, and
Debbie A. HoodRegent University
Veronica L. Hardy, Amanda J. Szapkiw, Lucinda C. West, Tracey M. Phillips, and
Debbie A. HoodRegent University
Overview Overview History Purpose and Population Multimethod and Multidimensional Aspects Administering and Scoring Case Study Usage Psychometric Principles Cultural Relevance Strengths and Weaknesses Extended Learning
History Purpose and Population Multimethod and Multidimensional Aspects Administering and Scoring Case Study Usage Psychometric Principles Cultural Relevance Strengths and Weaknesses Extended Learning
HistoryHistoryMeet the Authors A Revision of the
BASC
Meet the Authors A Revision of the
BASC Improved reliability
Additional Scales
Standardization Sample
Greater Similarity of Items
TRS length reduction
Content Scales
And more!
R.W. Kamphaus, Ph.D.
Cecil R. Reynolds, Ph.D.
Purpose and Population Purpose and Population
Purpose: To evaluate various aspects of behavior and self-perception
Population: 2:0-21:11 (TRS and PRS); 6:0 through college age (SRP)
Purpose: To evaluate various aspects of behavior and self-perception
Population: 2:0-21:11 (TRS and PRS); 6:0 through college age (SRP)
Multimethod: The Key To Measuring Behavior
Multimethod: The Key To Measuring Behavior
Self Perspective: The Self-Report of Personality (SRP) Self Perspective: The Self-
Report of Personality (SRP) Provides insight into
thoughts and feeling 3 forms at three age
levels 8-1112-2118-25
30 minutes to complete
2-point and 4-point response format
Spanish version
Provides insight into thoughts and feeling
3 forms at three age levels
8-1112-2118-25
30 minutes to complete
2-point and 4-point response format
Spanish version
Parent PerspectiveParent Perspective
Parent Rating Scale (PRS) Measures adaptive and
behavior problems 3 forms at three age
levels 2-56-1112-21
10-20 minutes to complete
4-point response format
Spanish version
Parent Rating Scale (PRS) Measures adaptive and
behavior problems 3 forms at three age
levels 2-56-1112-21
10-20 minutes to complete
4-point response format
Spanish version
Structured Developmental History (SDH) Reviews child’s history 12 page history and
background survey Spanish version
Structured Developmental History (SDH) Reviews child’s history 12 page history and
background survey Spanish version
Teacher Perspective Teacher Perspective Teacher Rating Scale
(TRS) Measures adaptive
and behavior problems 3 forms at three age
levels 2-56-1112-21
10-20 minutes to complete
4-point response format
Teacher Rating Scale (TRS) Measures adaptive
and behavior problems 3 forms at three age
levels 2-56-1112-21
10-20 minutes to complete
4-point response format
Student Observation System (SOS) or Portable Observation Program Observations of
child’s behavior Used for FBA Monetary Time
Sampling
Student Observation System (SOS) or Portable Observation Program Observations of
child’s behavior Used for FBA Monetary Time
Sampling
Multidimensional: Scales Multidimensional: Scales
Administering the Self-Report, TRS, and PRS
Administering the Self-Report, TRS, and PRS
Select a Rater: Client, Parent, and/or Teacher
Establish Rapport and
Give Instructions
Complete Form
Check
Scoring the TRS, PRS, and Self-Report Form
Scoring the TRS, PRS, and Self-Report Form
Check F Index
Identify Highs
and Lows
Graph T-Scores
AssessCritical Items
Obtaining Normative Scores
Summing Item Scores
SeparateForm
Compare Composite Scores
Scoring Composites
And B.S.I.
Computing Raw Scores
Scale Teacher T-score Teacher %tile
F-scale Acceptable
Hyperactivity 76+ 98
Aggression 69+ 94
Conduct problems 63+ 90
Anxiety 78* 99
Depression 59 84
Somatization 50 63
Attention Problems 67+ 95
Learning Problems 76* 98
Atypical 46 48
Withdrawal 66+ 92
•Clinically significant
•+ At Risk
Adaptive Scale Teacher T-score Teacher %tile
Adaptively 24* 1
Social Skills 47 41
Leadership 38+ 12
Study Skills 33+ 5
Functional Communication
34+ 8
* Clinically significant; + At Risk
Clinical Scale Teacher T-score Teacher %tile
F-scale Caution
Composite
Externalizing 71* 96
Internalizing 66+ 93
School Problems 74* 98
Behavioral Symptom Index
78* 98
Adaptive Skills 33+ 53
* Clinically significant; + At Risk
Clinical Scale Father T-score Father %tile
F-scale Acceptable
Composite
Externalizing 73* 97
Internalizing 59+ 84
Behavioral Symptom Index
78* 98
Adaptive Skills 30* 3
* Clinically significant; + At Risk
Threefold Usage Threefold Usage
BASC-2
Usage
differential diagnosis
educational classification
treatment plans
Psychometric PrinciplesPsychometric Principles
Norms
Reliability
Validity
Norms
Reliability
Validity
Cultural Relevance Cultural Relevance
Standardization sample closely matches the 2001 U.S. Census data
Spanish Version
Strengths and WeaknessesStrengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
• Integrative approach
• Comprehensive portrayal of child’s strengths and weaknesses Weaknesse
s
• Limited psychopathology and personality domains
• Structure
• Limited validity information about applicability with preschoolers
Q & AQ & A
If you have questions, please post those to the discussion board. Feel free to respond to any questions posted as well.
References References Visit amanda.rockinson.net/basc for activities and information. American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and
statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text revision). Washington, DC: Author.
Doyle, A., Ostrander, R., Skare, S., Crosby, R.D., & August, G. J. (1997). Convergent and criterion related validity of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-Parent Rating Scale. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 26, 276-284.
Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (1992). BASC: Behavior assessment system for children. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
Reynolds, C. R. & Kamphaus, R. W. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of psychological and educational assessment of children: Personality, Behaviors, and Context (2nd ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (2004). BASC-2: Behavior assessment system for children, second edition manual. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
Sandoval, J. & Echandia, A. (1994). Review of the behavior assessment system for children, Journal of School Psychology, 32, 419-425.
Visit amanda.rockinson.net/basc for activities and information. American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and
statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text revision). Washington, DC: Author.
Doyle, A., Ostrander, R., Skare, S., Crosby, R.D., & August, G. J. (1997). Convergent and criterion related validity of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-Parent Rating Scale. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 26, 276-284.
Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (1992). BASC: Behavior assessment system for children. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
Reynolds, C. R. & Kamphaus, R. W. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of psychological and educational assessment of children: Personality, Behaviors, and Context (2nd ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (2004). BASC-2: Behavior assessment system for children, second edition manual. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
Sandoval, J. & Echandia, A. (1994). Review of the behavior assessment system for children, Journal of School Psychology, 32, 419-425.