Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder assessment practices by practicing school psychologists: A national survey

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment

Volumn 25, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 319-333

  Koonce, Danel A ^a,b  

^a Valley View Public Schools   (United States)

^b Valley View Public Schools   (United States)

Author keywords

Assessment; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; School psychologist; Survey

Indexed keywords

EID: 35648937557     PISSN: 07342829     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0734282906298264     Document Type: Article

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