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This report is based on Ms. Pam rating of Joan's behavior using the BASC-2 Parent Rating Scales of her child. Her T score on Hyperactivity is 2. This T score falls in the General classification range. Her T score on Aggression is 1 and has also, her T score on Conduct Problems is 0 and has a percentile rank is low. This T score falls in the At-Risk classification range. Behavioral Symptoms Index composite scale T score is 94, with a 90 percent confidence-interval and a percentile rank of 91. Her T score on Atypicality is 30 and her T score on Withdrawal is 3. Also, her T score on Attention Problems is 42 with the Adaptive Skills composite scale T score is 181. Joan's T score on Adaptability is 43 and has a percentile

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