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This chapter presents the process of integrating data from multiple methods of assessment and sources of data to generate a data-driven portrait (i.e., conceptualization) of a child’s functioning across multiple domains. The psychoeducational assessment process of integrating data and conceptualizing a child’s functioning is similar to, but likely more data-driven, than the case formulation process within a therapeutic framework. When conceptualizing a child’s functioning, it is important to be cognizant of scientific decision-making and mindful about straying too far from the data and into the realm of speculation or story creation. Following the presentation of how to conceptualize a child’s functioning, you will be in the position to offer a classification decision that is supported by the data. An example of each type of IDEA classification is presented.
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Dombrowski, S.C. (2020). Conceptualization and Classification. In: Dombrowski, S. (eds) Psychoeducational Assessment and Report Writing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44641-3_10
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