SPSY 06629Behavioral-Social Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making

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This course will focus on an overview of norm-referenced and functional assessment of behavior using systematic and data-based activities within a problem-solving model. This will include instruments and techniques for obtaining information regarding behavior, affective, adaptive and social skills. There will be an emphasis on interpreting data from multiple sources to achieve the goal of identifying strengths and needs, understanding problems and measuring progress. Emphasis will be placed upon translating assessment results into evidence-based interventions and evaluating their outcome.