BASC-3 Behavioral and Emotion Assessment
In neuropsychological assessment, we not only examine cognitive functions such as memory or attention, but we also dedicate a fundamental section to behavior and emotional regulation .
We use the Behavior Assessment System for Children and Adolescents, Third Edition (BASC-3) , one of the most respected and comprehensive tools worldwide, to obtain a clear and multifaceted picture of the individual's socio-emotional and behavioral functioning.
What is BASC-3 and why is it multi-source?
The BASC-3 is a multi-source, multi-scale assessment system designed to identify and classify the behavioral and emotional strengths and weaknesses of children, adolescents, and young adults, from preschool age to early adulthood (18 years-11 months).
The multi-source nature is crucial to offering an objective and complete perspective, as it allows information to be compared from multiple angles:
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Parent Scales: Evaluates parents' perceptions of their children's behavior at home and in the community.
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Scales for Teachers: Evaluates the child's behavior in the school environment, a key context for learning and socialization.
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Self-report: Allows adolescents and young people (from 8 years old) to express their own perceptions about their feelings, emotions and attitudes.
Benefits of the BASC-3 Assessment
Integrating BASC-3 results into neuropsychological assessment allows us to:
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Differentiate: Distinguish between primary behavioral problems and those that are a consequence of cognitive or learning difficulties (e.g., the frustration of not being able to concentrate that leads to aggression).
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Identify: Detect early indicators of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Anxiety Disorders and Depression.
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Planning: Develop a truly personalized intervention plan that not only addresses cognitive weaknesses, but also includes effective behavioral and emotional management strategies both at home and at school.
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Monitor: Establish a clear baseline to measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
If you are interested in a behavioral and emotional assessment, please feel free to write to us or call us at +507 6535 6362 and we will be happy to assist you.