In a study comparing the FBA Profiler with the BASC-2, 96% of professionals who had used both instruments and expressed a preference preferred the information provided by the FBA Profiler.

How does the FBA Profiler compare with other popular behavior rating scales?

Compare Prices:

(cost of forms, manual, scoring program for each individual examiner*)

# of ratings/year
FBA Profiler*
BASC-3*
BDIS-2 R*
ASEBA*
50 or less
$99
$900
$468
$505
100
$99
$1360
$768
$645
200
$99
$2260
$1368
$925

*FBA Profiler site registration is only $499/year and includes unlimited forms and reports

And, each FBA Profiler registration also includes unlimited use of all other LDinfo apps (CPI Pro and FBA Brief Form)

Compare Features:

Features
FBA Profiler
BASC-3
BDIS-2 R
ASEBA
Identifies Target Behaviors
yes
yes
yes
yes
Identifies Functions of Behavior
yes
no
no
no
Mental Health Screening
yes extensive
yes limited
no
yes limited
Offers functional interventions
yes
no
no
no
Computer Scoring
Mac and Windows
Mac and Windows
Windows
Windows
Online Parent and Teacher Entry
included
added cost
added cost
added cost
Online Scoring
included
added cost
added cost
added cost
Group Screening Component
included
added cost
no
added cost
Progress Monitoring Component
included
added cost
no
added cost
Spanish Format
included
added cost
added cost
added cost
Age Range
3-adult (55+)
2-25
5-18

6-18 (1.5-6 at added cost)

Plus, the FBA Profiler:

  • provides unlimited access to forms and software during registration period
  • no cost upgrades when instrument and/or norms are updated during registration period
  • provides a non-biased, culture fair screening/assessment
  • provides rating forms in both English and Spanish (no extra cost)
  • is easily completed by parents, teachers, and students
  • allows direct comparison of multiple ratings
  • has strong reliability and validity data
  • is easily understood by parents and teachers
 Go here to see a sample professional FBA Profiler report

*BASC-3=Behavior Assessment System for Children - Third Edition

BDIS-2 R=Behavior Disorders Identification Scale - Second Edition Renormed

ASEBA=Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment

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