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We thank: the Hispanic Research Center team, especially our colleagues Robert G. Malgady Ph.D. and Lloyd Rogler Ph.D.; Elsa Cardalda Ph.D., former Clinical Director, Ph.D. Program, Carlos Albizu University, Puerto Rico; our administrative and clinical staff who have greatly contributed to the research reported in this chapter; and Erminia Costantino, American Multicultural Institute, for her technical assistance.

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Costantino, G., Vazquez, C.I., Perez, M. (2010). Cross-Cultural School Psychology: An Overview and Examples of Multicultural Treatment and Assessment Modalities. In: Clauss-Ehlers, C.S. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural School Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71799-9_459

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