Functional Ability Scale (FAbS): AAC Production

A seven-point rating scale ranging from the least functional (Level 1) to independent (Level 7) to describe a patient's abilities over the course of intervention.

Related Major Focus Areas

Scoring Rubric

7 - Independent Production of AAC is functional for events in the environment in all situations.
6 - Minor Production of AAC is effective for events in the environment, although slight difficulty may occur. Self-monitoring is evident approximately 90% of the time.
5 - Mild Production of AAC is functional but limited in complexity of form, content, and/or use in familiar contexts. Self-monitoring is evident approximately 75% of the time.
4 - Moderate Uses simple, routine, and novel AAC to meet functional needs in restricted contexts. Communication breakdown is frequent for more complex forms and ideas. Self-monitoring is evident approximately 50% of the time.
3 - Severe May produce occasional meaningful AAC in restricted contexts. Self-monitoring is evident approximately 25% of the time.
2 - Major May produce occasional AAC that is primarily nonfunctional in the environment. No self-monitoring.
1 - Profund No AAC in any environment.