This report addresses the unique challenges for practitioners in developing, strengthening, and disseminating evidence-based practice (EBP) for children, adolescents, and their families.
The report adheres to the 2005 APA policy statement on Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology, which calls for "the integration of the best available research with clinical expertise in the context of patient characteristics, culture and preferences."
The report covers:
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A brief history and the key assumptions of EBP.
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Developmental considerations for children and adolescents.
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The critical issues affecting the dissemination and implementation of EBP.
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An approach to practice that consists of observation, inquiry and evaluation.
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Recommendations for research, education, practice and policy.
Read the report
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Full report: Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice For Children and Adolescentsopens in new window (PDF, 3.2MB)
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Executive summary: Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice For Children and Adolescents: Executive Summaryopens in new window (PDF, 808KB)