Comprehensive review highlights challenges in adaptive behavior assessments for individuals with ID, suggesting improved methods for education support.
Key Points
Adaptive behavior assessments are essential for determining support needs for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Existing instruments face challenges in psychometric validity and cultural applicability, affecting assessment effectiveness.
The paper advocates for modernizing assessment frameworks to include competencies like digital literacy and financial management.
A new teacher-administered adaptive behavior scale is proposed to enhance accuracy and cultural relevance for the Malaysian context.