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Peer reviewedForness, Steven R.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1996
Problems in early identification of children with emotional or behavioral disorders in current systems of care are discussed along with current methods for early screening. Use of early detection and ongoing assessment of response as a basis for more focused intervention is suggested. Primary and secondary prevention issues are also discussed.…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Delivery Systems, Developmental Programs, Disability Identification
Peer reviewedSerna, Loretta; Nielsen, Elizabeth; Mattern, Nancy; Forness, Steven R. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2002
Different measures of symptoms and functional impairments were obtained on 285 Head Start children to identify emotional/behavioral disorders. These included six instruments completed by teachers and two completed by parents. Identification of children considered at risk ranged from a low of 1% to a high of 34%. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Check Lists, Disability Identification


