NAC388.360. Assessment of adaptive skills.

     1. If the adaptive skills of a pupil with a disability are assessed, the person conducting the assessment must use a validated adaptive behavior scale. The assessment must include an assessment of any six or more of the following:

     (a) Communication;

     (b) Self-care;

     (c) Home living;

     (d) Social skills;

     (e) Community use;

     (f) Self-direction;

     (g) Health and safety;

     (h) Functional academics; and

     (i) Leisure and work.

     2. Any interpretation of an assessment of adaptive skills must be made by a person qualified to assess adaptive skills through the use of an adaptive behavior scale.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 7-14-88; A 11-23-93; R085-99, 2-16-2000)