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Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. By Gillian Lachanski, Anikka Martin, Deborah White, Mike Valeski . Definition of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD). IDEA says….

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Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

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  1. Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities By Gillian Lachanski, Anikka Martin, Deborah White, Mike Valeski

  2. Definition of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (EBD) • IDEA says…. • “A condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child’s educational performance:

  3. Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors • Inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers/teachers • Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances • A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression • A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems

  4. How Many Affected? • Difficult to determine based on variety of disorders • 2001-2002 school year, 473, 663 children and youths identified as needing special services (www.nichcy.org) • 6 to 8 million, about 12% (www.atstar.org/info_disabilities_behavioral.html)

  5. Possible Causes • Neurological functioning • Psychological processes • Family history • Self-concept (low self esteem and image) • Lack of social acceptance • Changes in family structure (divorce, moving, death, remarriage)

  6. How Do I Assess? • Follow usual procedures for referral • Checklists • Check out Resources • Observation of the following: • Internal – Disorders that are introversive and intrapersonal in nature • External – Disorders that tend to be extroversive or interpersonal in their manifestations (under controlled, acting out)

  7. Internalized • Depression: • Feelings of worthlessness • Pervasive mood of unhappiness • Withdrawal • Restricted activity levels

  8. Externalized • Argues excessively • Physically/verbally abusive • Tantrums • Stealing, lying, cheating

  9. Educational Implications • IEPs with positive behavioral interventions, strategies, and supports • Psychological/counseling services • Career education

  10. Instructional Ideas • Behavior modifications • Assistive technology • Provide a highly structured classroom • Alternative assignments • Teach and provide time for relaxation techniques • Recognition

  11. Things to Know . . . • Types of Disorders • http://www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/CA-0006/ • Creative Teaching Methods • http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed261811.html • Tools for Teachers /Parents • http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content4/coping.w.stress.sp.ed.html • http://www.kidsource.com/ld/disabilities.calendar.html

  12. Teacher Resources • Count Me In Disability Awareness Manual (2001) available from: PACER Center, Inc., 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044., Phone: (888) 248-0822 (toll free), E-mail: pacer@pacer.org, Web: www.pacer.org • Disability Awareness in the Classroom: A Resource Tool for Teachers and Students (1999) Charles C. Thomas Publishers, 2600 S. First Street, Springfield, IL 62704., Phone: (800) 258-8980 (toll free). E-mail: books@ccthomas.com, Web: www.ccthomas.com

  13. Teacher Resources cont. • http://www.educationworld.com/ Education World • http://www.nasponline.org/ National Association of School Psychologists • http://www.schwabfound.org/ Schwab foundation- Download free Guide to Assistive Technology

  14. Works Cited • www.academiconcepts.org • www.NCHCY.org • www.vms.cc.wmich.edu • www.atstar.org • Gearheart, Bill, Mel Weishahn, Carol Gearheart. The Exceptional Student in the Regular Classroom. 6 ed. New Jersey: Merill, 1996.

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