This episode is primarily relevant to professionals. 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
ENNIO CIPANI, PhD BIOGRAPHY
Ennio Cipani, Ph.D., a graduate of Florida State University, is a licensed psychologist and a full professor at National University- Fresno. He has published numerous articles, chapters, instructional materials and books (available from amazon.com, search Cipani) including Classroom management for all teachers: Evidence-based practice (3rd edition, 2008) and Punishment on Trial (2004). He has given many workshops and continuing education courses focusing on the effective management of problem child behavior. Dr. Cipani has been doing in-home
