The new medical model proposed by Forness and Kavale (2001) is an important step toward more effective intervention with children with emotional or behavioral disorders. The model is limited primarily in that it does not go far enough. Incorporating other evidence-based approaches to intervention could lead to the adoption of a new comprehensive treatment model that holds even greater promise for success.
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