Using functional behavior assessment in general education settings: Making a case for effectiveness and efficiency

Behavioral Disorders

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 189-201

  Scott, Terrance M ^a   Bucalos, Anne ^b   Liaupsin, Carl ^c   Nelson, C Michael ^d   Jolivette, Kristine ^d   DeShea, Lise ^d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

^b BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

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EID: 2642561379     PISSN: 01987429     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/019874290402900207     Document Type: Article

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