Behavioral Assessment in School Psychology / Edition 1

by Edward S. Shapiro

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780898598810
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/01/1987
Series:	School Psychology Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1360L (what's this?)

About the Author

Authored by Shapiro, Edward S.

Table of 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.

Editorial Reviews

"...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

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