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The AFLS system is a dynamic assessment tool and skills tracking system offering six separate modules to assess up to 1,900 daily skills across 66 areas. The AFLS was created to help children, teens, and adults with autism and/or other developmental disabilities learn skills needed to thrive independently and functionally in daily living. Based on overarching goals for maximizing freedom, independence, and opportunities parents and caregivers using this practical system have seen immediate results in their learner’s progress.

The AFLS is affordable, customizable, and easy to use. you the help you need to create a successful customized learning environment at home, in the community, at school, and more!

Purchase your AFLS system today and immediately see how this autism resource for parents and caregivers can provide a pathway to functional and independent living.

What Our Customers Have to Say

"I was just introduced to your AFLS books. I have to tell you I am so thankful, they are wonderful. It made me see how many things I still do for my son with autism and didn't even realize. These would have been great for my typical daughter too as she is married now and still calls me to say, "How do you tell if meat is spoiled?" and many other questions that are in your books. I've always loved the ABLLS-R and now the AFLS really helps me look at my son's total picture. Thanks for all your hard work!"

—Susan from FL

Are social skills addressed in the AFLS; and if so, which AFLS protocol should I use?

Yes, social skills are addressed in the Community Participation Skills, School Skills, Vocational Skills, and Independent Living Skills Protocols.

I would like to teach travel skills; does the AFLS include this topic?

Yes, you can find skills that focus on various types of travel in the Community Participation Skills, Vocational Skills, and Independent Living Skills Protocols.

Does the AFLS cover assessing and teaching cooking skills?

Yes, cooking skills are covered in three protocols – Home Skills, Vocational Skills, and Independent Living Skills.

I need to teach hygiene skills; where would these be found in the AFLS?

Basic Skills and Independent Living Skills Protocols both include skills related to addressing hygiene.

What areas does the AFLS cover?

The AFLS includes protocols for Basic Living Skills, Home Skills, Community Participation Skills, School Skills, Vocational Skills, and Independent Living Skills.

How do I know which protocols I need?

There are a total of six (6) AFLS Protocols that cover various skill sets. Customers can mix and match protocols to create a set of protocols specific to a learner’s needs.

Can a parent score the AFLS?

Yes, the AFLS Guide provides parents with instructions for how to administer and score the assessment; in addition to how to interpret scores with regard to selecting tasks and teaching skills. It is our belief that parents are their child’s best teachers.

Is there a way to score the AFLS electronically?

Yes, templates of the scoring grids are available for download for each of the six (6) protocols.

Can I share my child’s AFLS with school?

Yes, we encourage the AFLS to be shared with school or agency providers who work with your learner. The AFLS is designed to promote collaboration with home, school, and other service providers.

What age range does the AFLS cover?

The AFLS is a criterion-referenced assessment that is designed to be used from early elementary through adulthood.

Can I share content of the AFLS with my child’s team?

Yes, the intent is for program team members to work collaboratively on the administration and task selection of the AFLS.

Who can conduct/administer the AFLS?

Anyone who is actively working with the individual can conduct/administer and score the AFLS. Special credentials are not necessary. It is designed to be used collaboratively across all stakeholders involved in a learner’s program. The AFLS Guide provides information on how to administer and score the assessment; along with section on selecting tasks, teaching, and task analyses examples.

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