Using structural analysis in natural settings: A responsive functional assessment strategy

Journal of Behavioral Education

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 19-34

  Stichter, Janine Peck ^a   Conroy, Maureen A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

Author keywords

Emotional behavioral disorders; Functional assessment; Structural analysis

Indexed keywords

EID: 13844253878     PISSN: 10530819     EISSN: 15733513     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10864-005-0959-y     Document Type: Review

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