Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale--Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA)

Barkley, Russell A.

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Guilford Publications Incorporated
ISBN:	1-4625-0394-2 (1462503942)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4625-0394-0 (9781462503940)
Binding:	Spiral
Copyright:	2012
Publish Date:	05/12
Weight:	0.94 Lbs.
Pages:	184
Carton Quantity:	25
Subject Class:	PSY (Psychiatry and Psychology)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
Discipline:	Psychiatry
Subject Definition:	Executive Function; Neuropsychological Tests; Child
NLM Class:	WM 145.5
LC Class:	RC386.6
Abstract:	The Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale.Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA) is an empirically based tool for evaluating clinically significant dimensions of child and adolescent executive functioning. Evidence indicates that the BDEFS-CA is far more predictive of impairments in daily life activities than more time-consuming and costly traditional EF tests. The BDEFS-CA offers an ecologically valid snapshot of the capacities involved in time management, organization and problem solving, self-restraint, self-motivation, and self-regulation of emotions. Two parent-report forms are included: a long form (10.15 minutes) and a short form (3.5 minutes). There is also a short clinical interview form based on the short-form rating scale, for use in unusual circumstances where a parent is unable to complete a rating scale. Special features include an ADHD risk index in the long form. Complete instructions for scoring and interpreting the scale are provided. Age range: 6-17. Includes Permission to Photocopy. Enhancing the convenience and value of the BDEFS-CA, the limited photocopy license allows purchasers to reproduce the forms and score sheets and yields considerable cost savings over other available scales. The large format and sturdy wire binding facilitate photocopying.