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How should the function of behavior affect a child's diagnosis?

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How should the function of behavior affect a child's diagnosis?

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A behavior can mean different things for different disorders, explains Jerry Bubrick, PhD, former senior director, Anxiety and Mood Disorder Center, Child Mind Institute. He explains why it's important to look beyond the behavior.

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