Description
The Preschool and Kindergarten Behavior Scales-Second Edition (PKBS-2) is a behavior rating scale designed for use with children. This unique behavior rating scale is easy to use, very practical and based on a solid foundation of research. With 76 items on two separate scales, it provides an integrated and functional appraisal of young children’s social skills and problem behaviors. The scales can be completed by various behavioral informants, such as parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Separate score conversion tables are available for home-based and school-based raters. Completion of the rating form takes about 12 minutes. The Social Skills scale includes 34 items on 3 subscales: Social Cooperation, Social Interaction, and Social Independence.
