Functional behavioralassessment: An investigation of assessment reliability and effectiveness of function-based interventions

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 168-181

  Newcomer, Lori L ^a   Lewis, Timothy J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

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EID: 4444264547     PISSN: 10634266     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/10634266040120030401     Document Type: Article

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