Term

Columbia Mental Maturity Scale (CMMS)

Definition

Age: 3.5-12; helps educators tailor learning experiences for each child, whether they are typical learning levels or special needs

Term

Vineland Adaptive Behavioral Scales (VABS)

Definition

All ages; aid in diagnosing/ classifying intellectual & developmental disabilities; measures adaptive behaviors, including ability to cope with environmental changes, learn new everyday skills, & demonstrate independence.

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Vineland Social Maturity Scale (VSMS)

Definition

Ages: 0-15; measures social competence with 8 scales: communication skills, general self-help ability, locomotion skills, occupation skills, self-direction, self-help eating, self-help dressing, & socialization skills