Yes, AEPS-3 can be used as a valid source for helping determine eligibility. AEPS-3 can be used as a standalone measure in states and territories where teams may use informed clinical judgment and/or a valid assessment instrument as a primary method of determining eligibility. In states and territories where teams are required to administer multiple instruments or administer a norm-referenced assessment as part of the process, AEPS can be used as a corroborating source.

An eligibility report in AEPSi compares a child’s AEPS-3 scores with empirically derived cutoff scores and provides guidance to professionals on using the results to determine eligibility in their state.

Learn more about eligibility.