Function based diagnostics

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