(PEP-3) Psychoeducational Profile
Ages: 6 months through 7 years
Administration: Individual; 45-90 min.
This popular test allows you to assess the skills and behaviors of young children with autism and communication disabilities. The profile from the PEP-3 graphically charts uneven and idiosyncratic development, emerging skills, and autistic behavioral characteristics. This test meets the need for an assessment tool to assist in the educational programming for young children (ages 3 through 5) with disabilities and is particularly useful in planning for older students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
The function domains for the PEP-3 have been revised to reflect current research and clinical concerns, especially in the area of social and communication functions. The test yields 3 composite scores (Communication, Motor, and Maladaptive Behaviors) and features 10 Performance Subtests.
10 Performance Subtests:
• Visual-Motor Imitation • Cognitive Verbal/Preverbal
• Affective Expression • Expressive Language
• Social Reciprocity • Receptive Language
• Characteristic Motor Behaviors • Fine Motor
• Characteristic Verbal Behavior • Gross Motor
The PEP-3 now includes a Caregiver Report, asking the parent or caregiver to estimate the child’s developmental level compared with typical children. The report consists of three subtests: Problem Behaviors, Personal Self-Care, and Adaptive Behavior. This form has been shown to help orient teachers to a student's developmental inconsistencies. The PEP–3 has included additional data that identify special learning strengths and teachable skills. Also, the third edition is improved by offering normative data both from a group of children in the autism spectrum as well as from a comparison group of children without autism. It is the only test to date that provides data for within-group comparison to children in the autism spectrum.
Eric Schopler, PhD / Margaret D. Lansing / Robert J. Reichler, MD / Lee M. Marcus
The PEP-3 Complete Kit includes:
• Manual
• Guide to Item Administration
• Picture Book
• Examiner Scoring/Summary Booklets (10)
• Response Booklets (10)
• Caregiver Report Forms (10)
• Object Kit
Third Edition
