Autism Program Environment Rating Scale - Middle/High School (APERS-MH)
Autism Program Environment Rating Scale - Middle/High School (APERS-MH)
User's Guide
Introduction
How well does your school support learning, development, and participation for students on the autism spectrum? Find out with the APERS-MH, an in-depth assessment that evaluates the quality of educational programs for middle and high school students with autism.
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Assessment Details
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| STOCK NUMBER | ISBN |
| 57235 | 978-1-68125-723-5 |
| COPYRIGHT | PAGES |
| 120 | |
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Why APERS-MH?
- A tool you can trust. Valid and reliable, developed by top researchers in autism and autism program quality.
- No other tool like it. The only assessment of program quality for this student population.
- Measures what matters. Assesses program features that influence the learning and behavior of autistic students.
- Clear and actionable results. Detailed scores and easy-to-read graphics help pinpoint strengths and challenges.
- Informs professional development. Helps identify areas for growth and where teachers need more training.
- Provides proof of quality. APERS-MH data demonstrates program quality to decision makers and families.
- Great for all classroom types. Useful for inclusive classrooms, self-contained classrooms for learners with autism, and combined programs.
How It Works
The APERS-MH contains 69 assessment items organized in 11 domains critical to program quality:
- Learning Environments
- Positive Learning Climate
- Assessment and IEP Development
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Communication
- Social Competence
- Personal Independence and Competence
- Post-Secondary Transition Planning
- Interfering Behavior
- Family Involvement
- Teaming
A trained APERS rater—such as an autism specialist or a school psychologist—visits the program, reviews student records for two to three focal students, interviews school personnel and parents, and observes during the school day. The rater completes an electronic scoring tool, generating item scores, overall program scores, and graphical results. Results are shared with school personnel for quality improvement.
Training recommended: Training is strongly recommended for all APERS-MH raters, provided through Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Additional Materials Available
- 6 Interview protocols, ranging from 4-8 pages each (fillable PDF forms)
- An excel electronic scoring tool
- Self-Assessment Protocol (8 pages, fillable PDF)
- Self-Assessment Calculator (excel spreadsheet)
Conclusion
The APERS-MH is a vital tool for assessing the quality of educational programs tailored to the needs of students on the autism spectrum.