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The KABC-II (Kaufman & Kaufman, 2004a) is a standardized cognitive assessment suitable for children aged 3–18. It provides age-based standardized scores, age equivalents, and percentile ranks. The time for administration varies from an estimated 25–70 min, depending on the age of the child, subscales administered, and individual differences of the participants. Overall, this intelligence assessment includes 18 core and supplemental subtests, which are grouped into four or five distinct scales, depending on the child’s age and cognitive model selected. The test is based upon two theoretical models, including Luria’s (1970) neuropsychological framework and the Cattell-Horn-Carroll hierarchically organized model (CHC; Carroll, 1997).
The user can select the theoretical framework most suitable for the particular child being evaluated; the CHC framework is suggested for typically developing children from a mainstream language and cultural background, whereas the...
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Allen, M.L. (2013). Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition. In: Volkmar, F.R. (eds) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1698-3_94
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