Assessment grade descriptions
ABLE case studies submitted will be marked using the following attribute descriptors and graded according to the quality of each response, not the quantity.
| Element of report | Attributes | F | P | CR | D | HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | Consistent identification of relevant and less relevant responses from client | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Thorough investigation of evidence | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Diagnosis | Logical | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offers alternatives | Yes | Yes+ | Yes+ | |||
| Explains why alternatives are less likely than chosen diagnosis | Yes | Yes | Yes+ | |||
| Acknowledges possible evolutionary origins of unwelcome responses | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Highlights any inconsistencies in clients' responses | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Treatment | Safe | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Appropriate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Tailored to the case with evidence that the clients' individual circumstances have been considered | Yes | Yes | Yes+ | |||
| Offers plausible timelines for treatment to show signs of success | Yes | Yes+ | ||||
| Acknowledges possible limitations of treatment | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Refers to current research on treatment options | Yes | |||||
| Includes some innovation | Yes | |||||
| Written treatment and notes | Correct grammar and spelling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Use of clear, plain language appropriate for presentation to a client | Yes | Yes+ |