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Abstract
The problems experienced by youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) exact an enormous personal, social, and financial toll on the individuals themselves, their families, and the communities in which they live. Research indicates the problems typically evinced by youth with EBD are highly predictive of severe long-term difficulty across virtually every aspect of life adjustment. Three distinct, yet related, mental health initiatives for children and youth are discussed. Distilled, these initiatives consist of school-based best practices, individualized care, stakeholder collaboration, intensive service coordination, and family-centered services. We contend these recommended aspects of care are entirely congruent with school psychologists' espoused role and provide the profession with an opportunity to realize long desired changes in role and function.
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Kevin P. Quinn
Kevin P. Quinn, EdD, is currently an assistant professor of special education in the School of Education at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany. His research focuses on school-and community-based interventions for children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders and their families.
James L. McDougal
James McDougal is a school psychologist in the Syracuse (NY) school district and a doctoral student in the School Psychology Program at the State University of New York at Albany. His research and applied interests include comprehensive services for students with emotional and behavioral disorders.