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Merenda, Peter F. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1996
The Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC), which was designed to assess both children's and adolescents' emotional disorders, personality constructs, and behavior problems, is discussed. Discusses the BASC technical manual, and psychometric properties such as norms, reliability, and validity. Offers favorable commentary for the BASC. (KW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Behavior Problems, Children, Emotional Disturbances

Matson, Johnny L.; Mayville, Stephen B.; Laud, Rinita B. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This article describes a method of assessing individuals with mental retardation that operates within financial and human constraints using informant-based measures that assess adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, psychiatric disorders, behavior function, and medication side-effects. Integrating the assessment results for treatment planning is…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adaptive Testing, Adults, Behavior Rating Scales