ABA Assessment Test 3 Questions with
Correct Answers
What is the VB-MAPP based on? - Correct Answer -Based on Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior
(1957)
-Influenced by Dr. Joseph Spradlin's work applying Skinner's VB theories to individuals with
developmental disabilities and his Parsons Language Sample (1963)
Basic Structure of VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -Five Components to the Assessment:
1) VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment
2) VB-MAPP Barriers Assessment
3) VB-MAPP Transition Assessment
4) VB-MAPP Task Analysis and Supporting Skills
5) VB-MAPP Placement and IEP Goals
VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment - Correct Answer -Provides a sample of a child's existing verbal and
related skills
170 measurable learning and language milestones
-Three developmental levels (0-18 mo., 18-30 mo., and 30-48 mo.)
-Includes the Early Echoic Skills Assessment (EESA)
VB-MAPP Barriers Assessment - Correct Answer Provides an assessment of 24 common barriers to
learning and language faced by children with autism
VB-MAPP Transition Assessment - Correct Answer Contains 18 assessment areas to help identify if a
child is making progress and if they can move on to a less restrictive educational setting
VB-MAPP Task Analysis and Supporting Skills - Correct Answer -Provides a more complete and
ongoing breakdown of the skills in the Milestones Assessment
-750 skills representing prerequisite skills and future skills
VB-MAPP Placement and IEP Goals - Correct Answer Provides instructional directions, general IEP
suggestions and placement guide
,Administration of VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -Milestones mark a significant point along the way to a
greater destination
-Goal is to *achieve a level of linguistic competence similar to typically developing peers*
-Identifying milestones in different areas provides for more focused intervention
VB-MAPP Levels - Correct Answer -*Level 1 (orange)*: 9 measures consistent with 0-18 mo.
-*Level 2 (green)*: 12 measures consistent with 18-30 mo.
-*Level 3 (blue)*: 13 measures consistent with 30-48 mo.
Age and Diagnosis for VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -VB-MAPP can be conducted with any language
delayed individual, regardless of age of specific diagnosis
-Typically for younger children, however materials can be individualized in order to take age
appropriateness into account with older learners
Examiner Requirements for VB-MAPP - Correct Answer 1. Basic understanding of Skinner's analysis of
verbal behavior
2. Knowledge of basic behavior analysis
3. Familiarity with basic language structure
4. Familiarity with linguistic development of typically developing children
5. Understanding of autism and other developmental disabilities
6. Must read the manual and practice administration
Determining the Operant Level for VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -Operant level refers to the *baseline
level of a skill* or what the child currently knows
-The VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment determines operant level across various skills
-Items can be completed with or without formal testing
-Items well below the operant level can be quickly scores as 0
-If 3 milestones in a row received a score of 0 a ceiling has been hit and that section can be stopped
VB-MAPP Scoring - Correct Answer -Each milestone receives a score of 0, .5 or 1 according to the
scoring criteria outlined in the guide
-Some skills can be assessed informally through observation or through reliable others and some
require formal testing. The method of measurement is noted for each milestone
, (O) Observation
(T) Formal testing
(E) Either observation or formal testing
(TO) Timed observation
How to Give the VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -Correct responses should be reinforced
-Approximations may be scored as correct
-Can be conducted in home, classroom or community
-Administration time depends on child's age, cooperation and functioning level
-Assessment of barriers occurs simultaneously with assessment of milestones
Task Analysis and Supporting Skills - Correct Answer -Task analysis skills refer to earlier skills that
should be prerequisites to the milestone
-Supporting skills supplement the milestone
-Not to be used as an assessment
EESA - Correct Answer -Early Echoic Skills Assessment (Barbara Esch)
-Included in the Level 1 and 2 Milestones Assessment
-Evaluates a child's ability to repeat a speech model as compared to children birth - 30 mo.
-100 total points divided between 5 groups
-Optimal results may be obtained via a speech pathologist
Barriers Assessment - Correct Answer -24 barriers that may impede a child's learning and language
acquisition
-Once a specific barrier has been identified a more detailed functional assessment is required
-An intervention plan should include both skill acquisition goals and goals addressing the barriers
(often the lack of skill and the presence of the barrier is related)-Rate the barriers on the protocol
using a likert scale (0-4)
Transition Assessment - Correct Answer -18 measurable areas (Table 7-1 page 130)
-Helps educators and parents make decisions regarding goals related to placement
-*Category 1*:Content related to language, social, behavioral and academic domains
Correct Answers
What is the VB-MAPP based on? - Correct Answer -Based on Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior
(1957)
-Influenced by Dr. Joseph Spradlin's work applying Skinner's VB theories to individuals with
developmental disabilities and his Parsons Language Sample (1963)
Basic Structure of VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -Five Components to the Assessment:
1) VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment
2) VB-MAPP Barriers Assessment
3) VB-MAPP Transition Assessment
4) VB-MAPP Task Analysis and Supporting Skills
5) VB-MAPP Placement and IEP Goals
VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment - Correct Answer -Provides a sample of a child's existing verbal and
related skills
170 measurable learning and language milestones
-Three developmental levels (0-18 mo., 18-30 mo., and 30-48 mo.)
-Includes the Early Echoic Skills Assessment (EESA)
VB-MAPP Barriers Assessment - Correct Answer Provides an assessment of 24 common barriers to
learning and language faced by children with autism
VB-MAPP Transition Assessment - Correct Answer Contains 18 assessment areas to help identify if a
child is making progress and if they can move on to a less restrictive educational setting
VB-MAPP Task Analysis and Supporting Skills - Correct Answer -Provides a more complete and
ongoing breakdown of the skills in the Milestones Assessment
-750 skills representing prerequisite skills and future skills
VB-MAPP Placement and IEP Goals - Correct Answer Provides instructional directions, general IEP
suggestions and placement guide
,Administration of VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -Milestones mark a significant point along the way to a
greater destination
-Goal is to *achieve a level of linguistic competence similar to typically developing peers*
-Identifying milestones in different areas provides for more focused intervention
VB-MAPP Levels - Correct Answer -*Level 1 (orange)*: 9 measures consistent with 0-18 mo.
-*Level 2 (green)*: 12 measures consistent with 18-30 mo.
-*Level 3 (blue)*: 13 measures consistent with 30-48 mo.
Age and Diagnosis for VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -VB-MAPP can be conducted with any language
delayed individual, regardless of age of specific diagnosis
-Typically for younger children, however materials can be individualized in order to take age
appropriateness into account with older learners
Examiner Requirements for VB-MAPP - Correct Answer 1. Basic understanding of Skinner's analysis of
verbal behavior
2. Knowledge of basic behavior analysis
3. Familiarity with basic language structure
4. Familiarity with linguistic development of typically developing children
5. Understanding of autism and other developmental disabilities
6. Must read the manual and practice administration
Determining the Operant Level for VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -Operant level refers to the *baseline
level of a skill* or what the child currently knows
-The VB-MAPP Milestones Assessment determines operant level across various skills
-Items can be completed with or without formal testing
-Items well below the operant level can be quickly scores as 0
-If 3 milestones in a row received a score of 0 a ceiling has been hit and that section can be stopped
VB-MAPP Scoring - Correct Answer -Each milestone receives a score of 0, .5 or 1 according to the
scoring criteria outlined in the guide
-Some skills can be assessed informally through observation or through reliable others and some
require formal testing. The method of measurement is noted for each milestone
, (O) Observation
(T) Formal testing
(E) Either observation or formal testing
(TO) Timed observation
How to Give the VB-MAPP - Correct Answer -Correct responses should be reinforced
-Approximations may be scored as correct
-Can be conducted in home, classroom or community
-Administration time depends on child's age, cooperation and functioning level
-Assessment of barriers occurs simultaneously with assessment of milestones
Task Analysis and Supporting Skills - Correct Answer -Task analysis skills refer to earlier skills that
should be prerequisites to the milestone
-Supporting skills supplement the milestone
-Not to be used as an assessment
EESA - Correct Answer -Early Echoic Skills Assessment (Barbara Esch)
-Included in the Level 1 and 2 Milestones Assessment
-Evaluates a child's ability to repeat a speech model as compared to children birth - 30 mo.
-100 total points divided between 5 groups
-Optimal results may be obtained via a speech pathologist
Barriers Assessment - Correct Answer -24 barriers that may impede a child's learning and language
acquisition
-Once a specific barrier has been identified a more detailed functional assessment is required
-An intervention plan should include both skill acquisition goals and goals addressing the barriers
(often the lack of skill and the presence of the barrier is related)-Rate the barriers on the protocol
using a likert scale (0-4)
Transition Assessment - Correct Answer -18 measurable areas (Table 7-1 page 130)
-Helps educators and parents make decisions regarding goals related to placement
-*Category 1*:Content related to language, social, behavioral and academic domains
