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Danielson, Melissa L.; Kassab, Hannah D.; Lee, Mary; Owens, Julie S.; Evans, Steven W.; Lipton, Corey; Charania, Sana; Young, Hayley Elia; Kubicek, Lorraine F.; Flory, Kate; Cuffe, Steven P. – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
We examined the predictive utility of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-2 Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BASC-2-BESS) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in identifying students with a mental disorder. Data were collected in a two-stage study over 34 months with kindergarten-12th grade (K-12) students (aged…
Descriptors: Rating Scales, Child Behavior, Predictive Validity, Mental Disorders
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Noggle, Chad A.; Dean, Raymond S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
The use of antipsychotic medications within the school-age population is rapidly increasing. Although typical antipsychotics may be used in rare cases, this influx is largely secondary to the availability of the atypical antipsychotics. Reduction of possible adverse effects and increased efficacy represent the primary basis for the atypical…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Eating Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavior Disorders
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Reinke, Wendy M.; Herman, Keith C.; Tucker, Carolyn M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2006
Quietly, at least beyond the awareness of many psychologists, a relatively new technology based on school-wide behavior management strategies has emerged in special education to answer the call to build healthy communities. The success of these strategies in changing the practices of school systems and creating positive school climates may offer…
Descriptors: Special Education, School Psychologists, Mental Disorders, Behavior Disorders
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Robertson, Laurel M.; Bates, Michael P.; Wood, Michael; Rosenblatt, Jennifer A.; Furlong, Michael J.; Casas, J. Manuel; Schwier, Pam – Psychology in the Schools, 1998
Examines child and family risk factors and behavioral indexes of youths with emotional and behavioral disorders to determine critical factors that predicted the restrictiveness of their educational placements. Discusses findings in the context of system of care efforts to reform service system response to youth with special-education and…
Descriptors: Attendance, Behavior Disorders, Children, Emotional Disturbances