DABS Scoring

DABs

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Scoring the DABS

Because the DABS relies on Item Response Theory (IRT), it cannot be scored by hand and requires a specially-developed computer program for scoring the tool.

A paper-and-pencil interview form is used to capture data items. The assessment is scored with an electronic platform on the AAIDD website which requires an access code. Scoring access codes are available in the AAIDD Bookstore and information on accessing the scoring platform is provided with access code purchase.

The DABS online scoring platform is hosted on the AAIDD website; access to the platform is granted by clicking on single-use access codes that can be purchased in the AAIDD bookstore and are delivered to users by email immediately after purchase.

In this platform, all calculations are done in the browser, no data is retained or transmitted and records are not saved. Users are strongly encouraged to print or locally save the data, scores, and interpretation of completed assessments for later use.

The DABS online scoring platform performs calculations in the browser, no data is saved or transmitted. Users should print or locally save the responses, scoring, and interpretation of the assessment.

DABS Scoring

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Scoring the DABS

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