ABA-2: Apraxia Battery for Adults Complete Kit

ABA-2: Apraxia Battery for Adults – Second Edition

The ABA-2 (Apraxia Battery for Adults – Second Edition) is a standardised tool for identifying and measuring the severity of apraxia in adolescents and adults. Designed for one-on-one administration, it supports clinical assessment and tracks recovery based on apraxia severity levels.

ABA-2 is ideal for use in speech-language therapy, neurology, and rehabilitation settings. It provides reliable, objective data to help clinicians diagnose apraxia of speech and monitor progress over time.

What’s Included in the ABA-2 Kit

• Examiner’s Manual

• Picture Book

• 25 Profile/Examiner Record Forms

• Durable storage box

Subtests in the ABA-2

This 20-minute test includes six targeted subtests:

• Diadochokinetic Rate

• Increasing Word Length

• Limb and Oral Apraxia

• Latency and Utterance Time for Polysyllabic Words

• Repeated Trials Test

• Inventory of Articulation Characteristics of Apraxia

Key Benefits

• Accurate scoring: High reliability across all subtests (r = .83 to .99).

• Comprehensive evaluation: Covers multiple dimensions of speech and motor planning.

• Improved detection: Updated items and images help spot even mild cases.

• Detailed profiles: The Level of Impairment Profile maps the type and severity of apraxic symptoms.

Features at a Glance

• Individually administered: Allows for focused and accurate evaluation.

• Updated norms: Based on new data collected in 1998 and 1999 for greater diagnostic accuracy.

• Validated framework: Strong content, construct, and criterion-related validity.

• Redesigned materials: Modernised visuals and tougher test items improve sensitivity.

The ABA-2 offers a proven, clinician-friendly format that delivers detailed insight into the nature and extent of apraxia, helping guide treatment decisions and track therapeutic outcomes.

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