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Behavioral Assessment in School Psychology

By Edward S. Shapiro

Published February 1st 1987 by Routledge – 272 pages

Series: School Psychology Series

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    Description

    This important volume presents strategies and procedures for assessing both emotional/behavioral problems and academic difficulties. Arranged by assessment content areas, the volume discusses such methodologies as behavioral interviewing, observation, self-monitoring, use of self- and informant-report, and both analogue and curriculum-based assessment. All chapters are supported by numerous examples and illustrations.

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    "…provides an excellent description of strategies for implementing a blueprint of change in service delivery in the schools. The strategies are consistent with a general behavioral framework, and the service delivery model serves as a heuristic subject to future changes."

    —Contemporary Psychology

    Contents

    Contents: Assessment in the Schools. The Methodology of Behavioral Assessment. Behavioral Assessment of Academic Skills: Conceptual Framework and Overview. Assessing Reading, Math, and Writing. Assessing Behavioral and Emotional Problems. Assessing Adaptive Behavior. Behavioral Consultation: Linking Assessment and Intervention. A Model for Delivering School Psychological Services.

    Name: Behavioral Assessment in School Psychology (Hardback) – Routledge 
    Description: By Edward S. Shapiro. This important volume presents strategies and procedures for assessing both emotional/behavioral problems and academic difficulties. Arranged by assessment content areas, the volume discusses such methodologies as behavioral interviewing, observation,...
    Categories: Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology - Adult, Education