Download or read book Empirically Based Assessment of Child and Adolescent Psychopathology written by Thomas M. Achenbach and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1987-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors present an empirically based assessment approach that provides concrete guidelines for clinical work. Using ratings, direct observations and interviews, they discuss methods for assessing childhood dysfunction based on a comprehensive integration of information from parents, teachers and children. The material is presented with clinical illustrations that convey the use of specific assessment techniques for intake, case evaluation, decisions about treatment, management and follow-up.