Version History

Changes from Version 2.0 to Version 2.5

• new friendlier interface
• new more precise method for determining severity of interfering behaviors
• new  feature to determine the exact time period being rated if student has not recently been in school
• new more precise determination of the relationship between raters and students
• new incremental validity feature
• new new instant feedback reports available for printout
• new ability to go back and change responses at any point prior to submission
• improved more personalized interview features
• simplified procedure for returning to the survey if internet connection is disconnected;
• completely reprogrammed using a new, faster engine;
• enhanced server system with added security;
• some questions modified as a result of user feedback over the past two years.
• diagnostic section of the survey has been removed based on user feedback;

Changes from Version 1.7 to Version 2.0

• streamlined the data entry process as per our user feedback. Now, frequency and severity ratings for the same cluster are more closely tied.
• positive behavior section has been added. School and home raters can report on positive school and home behaviors in addition to reporting on interfering behaviors.
• diagnostic history section, which can only be completed by parents, has been added.
• added a "return" feature. Now, if a rater needs to stop in the middle or is accidentally "dropped" (rarely happens, but was reported for users with dial-up connections), they can use their user name and password and pick up right where they left off. A copy of the partially completed form is sent each time this feature is accessed.

Changes from Version 1.0 to Version 1.7

• improved graphics design for survey
• added positive behaviors feature;
• added "smart branching" which allows raters to skip over unnecessary questions that do not directly apply to their situation;