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Asian American children constitute a unique and diverse group within the Asian American population. Like adults, children have varying immigration histories, experiences, and acculturation levels. However, the potential cultural factors influencing a child’s clinical presentation further include the role of children in traditional Asian cultures and additional special factors specific to youth.
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Yeh, M., Yeh, J.W. (2002). The Clinical Assessment of Asian American Children. In: Kurasaki, K.S., Okazaki, S., Sue, S. (eds) Asian American Mental Health. International and Cultural Psychology Series. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0735-2_16
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