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Outcome Measure Behaviour Assessment System for Children – 3 (BASC-3)
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Population Paediatrics
Domain Behavioural Function
Type of Measure Parent-report, teacher-report, clinician interview
ICF-Code/s d710-d729
Description OVERVIEW
The BASC-3 holds an exceptional track record for providing a complete

picture of a child's behaviour. School and clinical psychologists have
depended on BASC for more than 20 years. The BASC-3 provides the most
comprehensive set of rating scales. These scales measure areas important
for both IDEA and DSM-5 classifications. Best of all, it provides the most
extensive view of adaptive and maladaptive behaviour.
The BASC-3 applies a triangulation method for gathering information. By

analysing the child's behaviour from three perspectives—Self, Teacher, and
Parent— it offers a more complete and balanced picture. Combined, these
BASC-3 tools help to understand the behaviours and emotions of children
and adolescents.
FORMS
1) Self Perspective
• Self-Report of Personality (SRP)
2) Teacher Perspectives
• Teacher Rating Scales (TRS)
• Student Observation System (SOS)
• BASC-3 Portable Observation Program (POP)
3) Parent Perspectives
• Parent Rating Scales (PRS)
• Structured Developmental History (SDH)
• Parenting Relationship Questionnaire (PRQ)
The Self-Report of Personality (SRP) provides insight into a child's or

adult's thoughts and feelings. Each form—child (ages 8 to 11), adolescent
(ages 12 to 21), college (ages 18 to 25)—includes validity scales for helping
judge the quality of completed forms. The SRP takes about 30 minutes to
complete.
The Teacher Rating Scales (TRS) measures adaptive and problem
behaviours in the preschool or school setting. Teachers or other qualified
observers can complete forms at three age levels—preschool (ages 2 to 5),
child (ages 6 to 11), and adolescent (ages 12 to 21)—in about 10-20
minutes. The forms describe specific behaviours that are rated on a four-
point scale of frequency, ranging from "Never" to "Almost Always." The TRS
contains 105-165 items. Validity and response set indexes used to help
judge the quality of completed forms are also available.
The Parent Rating Scales (PRS) measures both adaptive and problem
behaviours in the community and home setting. Parents or caregivers can
complete forms at three age levels—preschool (ages 2 to 5), child (ages 6
to 11), and adolescent (ages 12 to 21)—in about 10-20 minutes. The PRS
contains 139-175 items and uses a four-choice response format. All clinical
and adaptive scales are listed in the chart below. Validity and response set
indexes used to help judge the quality of completed forms are also
available.
USES
The BASC-3 offers a reliable, quick, and systematic way to determine

behavioral and emotional strengths and weaknesses of children and
adolescents in preschool through high school.
Properties Ages: 2:0 to 21:11 (TRS and PRS); 6:0 through college age (SRP)
Completion Time: 10-20 minutes (TRS and PRS), 30 minutes (SRP)

Scores / Interpretation: T scores and percentiles, for a general population
and clinical populations
Scoring Options: Q-global™ Web-based Administration, Scoring, and/or
Reporting, or Manual Scoring.
Psychometric Properties:
The BASC-3 was developed preserving the psychometric properties of its
predecessor.
The BASC-3 has been normed on a representative sample that closely

matches recent U.S. Census population characteristics. T scores and
percentiles are available for the general population
As the BACS-3 will be released to the market in August 2015, details on

psychometric properties are best refer to the manual.
See Manual.
Advantages 1) Assessment of a wide array of behaviours that represent both

behavioural problems and strengths, including internalising
problems, externalising problems, school problems, and adaptive
skills.
2) Forms that can be completed in approximately five minutes or less,
without the need for specialized training.
3) A single Total Score on the report that is a reliable and accurate
predictor of a broad range of behavioural, emotional and academic
problems
4) Validity indexes that identify responses that may be overly negative
or inconsistent.
5) Uses a multidimensional approach for conducting a comprehensive
assessment;
6) Strong base of theory and research gives a thorough set of highly
interpretable scales;
7) Ideally suited for use in identifying behaviour problems as required
by IDEA, and for developing FBAs, BIPs, and IEPs;
8) Enhanced computer scoring and interpretation provide efficient,
extensive reports; and
9) Differentiates between hyperactivity and attention problems with
one efficient instrument
10) Use the revolutionary, computer-based Flex Monitor to develop
custom forms for data collection, scoring, and reporting.
11) Directly measure executive functioning and visual and auditory
attention with the new Comprehensive Continuous Performance
Test (CCPT).
12) See combined results from individual components, along with
recommendations based on all information, in the new Integrated
Summary Report.
Disadvantages 1) Normative data based on U.S. Census population characteristics.
Additional Scoring and interpretation requires a doctorate in psychology, education, or

Information a related field with relevant training and experience in assessment, or a
license to practice in a health or allied health care field (E.g. doctors, nurse
practitioners, social workers, etc.). Scoring can be done manually or
electronically with the ASSIST/ASSIST Plus software.
Administration and scoring for the TRS, PRS, and SRP should be completed
by professionals or paraprofessionals that are familiar with testing
procedures and with appropriate supervision. As with other ‘Level C’
instruments, score interpretation must be completed by professionals with
formal graduate‐level training or clinicians with training in psychological
assessment. The test is easy to administer, moderately easy to score, and
moderately difficult to interpret based on the clinician’s experience and
interpretation guidelines in the manual.
BASC-3 BESS – Coming August, 2015 Screening system for measuring

behavioural and emotional strengths and weaknesses
BASC-3 Intervention Materials – Coming November, 2015 Select and
implement evidence-based interventions that work in schools
BASC-3 Flex Monitor – Coming November, 2015 Develop custom forms for
data collection, scoring, and reporting
BASC-3 PRQ – Coming August, 2015 Designed to capture a parent's
perspective on the parent-child relationship.
BASC-3 CCPT – Coming 2016 - Directly measure executive function and
visual and auditory attention
Reviewers Vicki Anderson

Cathy Catroppa
References
Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (2015). Behaviour Assessment System for Children
– Third Edition Manual. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of psychological and
educational assessment of children: Personality, behaviours, and context (2nd
ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
Reynolds, C. R., & Kamphaus, R. W. (2004). BASC-2: Behavior assessment system for
children, second edition manual. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
Swart, G. T. (2005). The clinician's guide to the behaviour assessment system for
children., 90 Can Child Adolesc Psychiatry Rev, 14(3).

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Outcome Measure Behaviour Assessment System for Children – 3 (BASC-3)

Sensitivity to Yes for those with severe TBI

Domain Behavioural Function

Type of Measure Parent-report, teacher-report, clinician interview

The BASC-3 holds an exceptional track record for providing a complete

The BASC-3 applies a triangulation method for gathering information. By

The Self-Report of Personality (SRP) provides insight into a child's or

The BASC-3 offers a reliable, quick, and systematic way to determine

Completion Time: 10-20 minutes (TRS and PRS), 30 minutes (SRP)

The BASC-3 has been normed on a representative sample that closely

As the BACS-3 will be released to the market in August 2015, details on

Advantages 1) Assessment of a wide array of behaviours that represent both

Disadvantages 1) Normative data based on U.S. Census population characteristics.

Additional Scoring and interpretation requires a doctorate in psychology, education, or

BASC-3 BESS – Coming August, 2015 Screening system for measuring

Reviewers Vicki Anderson

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