The Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale: A Strength-Based Approach to Assessment
- 1 April 2000
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Diagnostique
- Vol. 25 (3), 249-256
- https://doi.org/10.1177/073724770002500304
Abstract
Assessment of children referred to and receiving special education services is based on a deficit model. Recently, questions about a deficit-driven assessment model have led to calls for alternative approaches. A strength-based approach to assessment focuses on the strengths, resources, and competencies of a child and family. The purpose of this article is twofold: (a) to provide an overview of strength-based assessment and (b) to discuss the development and psychometric characteristics of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS). The BERS is a norm-referenced, standardized test that assesses the strengths of children and adolescents.Keywords
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