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Serious Emotional Disturbance

Serious Emotional Disturbance. Tyler Smith. Definition . Serious emotional disturbance is defined as follows: The term means a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time, which affects a child’s educational performance:

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Serious Emotional Disturbance

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  1. Serious Emotional Disturbance Tyler Smith

  2. Definition • Serious emotional disturbance is defined as follows: The term means a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time, which affects a child’s educational performance: • A. An inability to learn that can’t be explained by intellectual , sensory, or health factors • B. An inability to build relationships with peers or teachers • C. Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances • D. A general mood of unhappiness or depression • E. A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems. • This term also includes schizophrenia

  3. Causes • Causes have not been determined. • Many factors include heredity, brain disorder, diet, stress, and family functioning have all been considered probable causes • Although research has not shown any of these to be direct cause of behavior or emotional problems

  4. Characteristics and Behaviors • Hyperactivity (short attention span, impulsiveness) • Very aggressive (want to act and fight out their feelings) • Withdrawal ( no social interaction, excessive fear and anxiety) • Immaturity (snapping for no reason, crying, temper tantrums) • Learning Difficulties • ( academically performing below grade level) because their issues affect their school work

  5. Interesting Facts • Up to one in 10 people may suffer from a serious emotional disturbance • However up to 70% of children do not receive mental health services, because its so hard to determine symptoms • Many of these adolescents commit suicide because they have no help, which is the third leading cause of death for 15-24 years and the sixth leading cause for 5-14 year olds

  6. Types of the disorder • Obsessive Compulsive • Psychosis • Schizophrenia • Mood disorders • Separation Anxiety disorders • Intermittent Explosive Disorder • There are many more as well

  7. Serious cases of the disorder • Children with the most serious disturbances may exhibit • Excessive anxiety • Bizarre motor acts • Abnormal mood swings • Some are even identified as having severe forms of psychosis or schizophrenia

  8. Differences between normal outbreaks and emotional disturbance • Many children may not have a disturbance but many display these behaviors at various times during development • However, when children have an emotional disturbance, these behaviors continue over long periods of time. • As they get older, it only gets worse as well

  9. Educational Implications • Educational programs for children with a disturbance needs to include attention to providing emotional and behavioral support as well as helping them to master academics, develop social skills, and increase self-awareness, self-control, and self-esteem. • Make sure IEP is appropriate, and they are allowed to include psychological or counseling services.

  10. References • Dunn, J. M. & Leitschuh, C. A. (2006). Special physical education (8th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt. • Grotevant, H. D., McRoy, R. G., & Zurcher Jr., L. A. (1988). Emotional disturbance in adopted adolescents: Origins and development. New York, NY:Praeger.

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