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