PEP-3

The profile resulting from the PEP-3 graphically charts uneven and idiosyncratic development, emerging skills, and Autistic behavioral characteristics. Individually administered in 45 to 90 minutes the PEP-3 meets the need for an assessment tool to assist in educational programming for children ages 3 through 5 with disabilities and is particularly useful in planning for older students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

The PEP-3 includes a Caregiver Report that asks the parent/ 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. It has been shown to help orient teachers to a student’s developmental inconsistencies and provides professionals with information needed for thorough and complete planning. The Object Kit includes all toys and materials needed to administer the test except for food, drink, and a light switch.

Reliability coefficients have been computed by age for subgroups within the normative sample (i.e., males, females, white, black, and Hispanic Americans.) Validity evidence is provided for children in the autism spectrum for all areas measured by the test.

Normative data were collected from 2002 to 2003, with large national samples of children in the Autism Spectrum and of typical children ranging from 2 to 7-6 years of age.