Systematic screenings to prevent the development of learning and behavior problems: Considerations for practitioners, researchers, and policy makers

Journal of Disability Policy Studies

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 160-172

  Lane, Kathleen Lynne ^a   Oakes, Wendy ^a   Menzies, Holly ^b  

^a VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

emotional and behavioral disorders; systematic screening; three tiered models

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649570533     PISSN: 10442073     EISSN: 15384802     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1044207310379123     Document Type: Article

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