Identifying Information and Reason for Referral

  • Stefan C. Dombrowski
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Abstract

This chapter offers a discussion of how to present the identifying information and the reason for referral sections of a report. Both sections are among the first you will encounter when reading a psychoeducational report. They present important contextual information that set the stage for the rest of the report.

Keywords

School District Intellectual Disability Comprehensive Evaluation Special Education Service Specific Referral 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Stefan C. Dombrowski
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  1. 1.Rider University School Psychology ProgramLawrencevilleUSA

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