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Moving from Assessment to Treatment of School Refusal Behavior in Youth

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Title: Moving from Assessment to Treatment of School Refusal Behavior in Youth
Language: English
Authors: Kearney, Christopher A., Chapman, Gillian, Cook, L. Caitlin
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy. 2005 1(1):46-51.
Availability: Joseph Cautilli, Ph.D. & The Behavior Analyst Online Organization. 535 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3220. Tel: 215-462-6737; Web site: http://www.baojournal.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2005
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Mental Health Workers, Mental Health, Parent Attitudes, Observation, Student Attitudes, Case Studies, Grade 3, Psychological Evaluation, Anxiety, Attendance Patterns, Behavior Modification, Outcomes of Treatment
ISSN: 1555-7855
Abstract: School refusal behavior is a difficult problem faced by many parents, educators, and mental health professionals. A functional model to guide classification, assessment, and treatment of this population has evolved in recent years. In this article, step-by-step recommendations are made for synthesizing assessment information from a particular case toward the development and confirmation of a functional hypothesis. An illustrative example is also provided.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 8
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ844312
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:School refusal behavior is a difficult problem faced by many parents, educators, and mental health professionals. A functional model to guide classification, assessment, and treatment of this population has evolved in recent years. In this article, step-by-step recommendations are made for synthesizing assessment information from a particular case toward the development and confirmation of a functional hypothesis. An illustrative example is also provided.
ISSN:1555-7855