Function Based Diagnostics

In this episode R. Trent Codd, III, Ed.S., interviews Ennio Cipani, PhD about his function based diagnostic system.  Specifically, they discuss:

• Function versus topography

• An overview of his function based diagnostic system

• The utility of a function based diagnostic system

• The advantages of a function based diagnostic system relative to the DSM taxonomy

This episode can be accessed here:

http://behaviortherapist.podbean.com/2011/09/04/function-based-diagnostics/

Ennio Cipani, PhD Biography

Ennio Cipani, Ph.D., a graduate of Florida State University, is a licensed psychologist and a full professor in the Department of Special Education at National University - Fresno.  He has published numerous articles, chapters, books, and instructional material (including software), in the areas of child behavior management in homes and schools. Among his latest books are "Children and Autism (2001)" and "Functional behavioral assessment, diagnosis and treatment, 2nd edition (co-authored with Keven Schock, 2011)." He has given many workshops at state and national conventions, as well as continuing education courses for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists and others, focusing on the effective management of problem child behavior.  Dr. Cipani has been doing in-home and school based behavioral consultation for families and school personnel since 1982. He has dealt with many families and a variety of behavior problems, conducting assessment and intervention activities in homes and classrooms. A copy of his book, Punishment on Trial is available as a free download at www.ecipani.com/PoT.pdf (make sure to capitalize where indicated).