PWD adaptive test? o.O

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I'm probably getting tested to see if I qualify for PWD some time this year. My pediatritan says to qualify i need to be below 70 in either IQ or "adaptive skills" ._. whats the test like? Is it just a multiple choice thing or is it something else?

It is probably the Vineland-II Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS). There are different tests for children and adults, and the score is supposed to be equivalent to one's IQ score, but only relevant to adaptive skills. For NTs, their adaptive skills typically match their IQ. For autistics, adaptive skills tend to lag behind IQ to some extent.

I don't know what the test is like, but you can read a description here:

http://psychcorp.pearsonassessments.com ... ineland-II

whoa that was a quick response :O. Tbh i'm a little nervous about the test ._. my pediatrician said there was an adult who took the test who functions like a 10 year old
but didn't qualify. Yet i'm pretty sure my friend said something that implies that he qualified

Being nervous is understandable, especially when elements of your future hang in the balance.

Being nervous is understandable.

...I want to know what score for adaptive skills. That would give me information about myself that I would like to have.

Yeah, I would love to know my score too. I guess it depends on when I can get a more thorough evaluation. The place I am looking at does VABS in addition to everything else, and should provide a lot of information to dispel at least some uncertainties I have.