Adaptive Behavior Assessment of a Kindergarten Student with ADHD Using BRIGANCE Screen III
Overview
This case study documents a comprehensive adaptive behavior assessment of Bernice, a 3-year-old kindergarten student diagnosed with ADHD, using the BRIGANCE Screen III. The assessment evaluates the child's independent living skills, self-help abilities, and social-emotional functioning across multiple settings, concluding with behavioral management and intervention recommendations to support age-appropriate skill development.
What this case study covers
- Background and testing context describing Bernice's demographics, home environment, and assessment methodology
- Testing observations detailing the child's motor skills, self-care abilities, social interactions, and emotional stability with specific scores
- Instructional recommendations proposing behavior management programs and sporting activities to develop independence and responsibility
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Child’s Name: Bernice
Examiner: Adex Lampert
Date of Birth: 13/01/2017
Date Tested: 12/6/2019
Chronological Age: 3-6
Background
Bernice, age three years, six months is a boy in a Kindergarten in one of the public schools in Worcester, MA. He lives at home with her mother and two elder siblings. I undertook a core assessment for the 3-year old child from the BRIGANCE® Screen III in the Adaptive Behavior domain was administered on 12/6/2020. The adaptive behavior evaluation involves a comprehensive analysis of skills associated with independent living.
I conducted the assessment within and outside the classroom setting at 12:15 PM. On 14/6/2020, I interviewed Bernice's mother, Charity, on the phone regarding the child’s daily functioning across different situations and settings. Bernice also filled out a form on the same date, providing details about the child’s background.
Testing observations
The child generally scored above average. Bernice can walk and run independently and likes playing with other children. He does hold a spoon properly and does not require assistance putting on her underclothes. Further, she is not fully potty-trained at her age and averages five to six accidents per week. Bernice can open doors on her own, hold a cup using one hand, but get frustrated quickly. He does not throw toys at the other children or on the floor. Bernice has a very stable emotional ability and can cope well with other children. According to the background information form, Bernice has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.