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The Behavior Assessment System for Children: Second Edition is a series of instruments designed to help aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of 2 and 25.
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The Behavior Assessment System for Children: Second Edition (BASC-2) is a series of instruments for children, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of 2 and 25. The BASC-2 system has Parent Rating Scales (PRS), Teacher Rating Scales (TRS), Self-Report of Personality (SRP and SPR-I), a Structured Developmental History (SDH), and a Student Observation System (SOS). The TRS, PRS, and SRP have multiple forms for different age groups. In addition to these forms, the BASC-2 has a Parenting Relationship Questionnaire (PRQ) that assesses the relationships between the child and his/her caregiver(s). The forms are available in English and in Spanish [1, 2].
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Gurley, J.R. (2011). Behavior Assessment System for Children: Second Edition (BASC-2). In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_305
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