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Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Nichole Salvador June 22, 2009. Terminology. Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Emotionally Disturbed (IDEA) Behaviorally Disorders (CCBD) Emotional or Behavioral Disorder. Definitional Problems .

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Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

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  1. Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Nichole SalvadorJune 22, 2009

  2. Terminology • Seriously Emotionally Disturbed • Emotionally Disturbed (IDEA) • Behaviorally Disorders (CCBD) • Emotional or Behavioral Disorder

  3. Definitional Problems • Lack of precise definitions of mental health and normal behavior. • There are no substantial differences among conceptual models. • Measurement of emotions and behavior is imprecise. • Emotional/Behavioral disorders overlap with other disabilities. • Professionals who diagnose and serve children and youths often disagree.

  4. Common Definition • Behavior that goes to an extreme. • A problem that is chronic. • Behavior that is unacceptable because of social or cultural expectations.

  5. Federal Defintion • An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors. • Inability to build or maintain relationships with peers and teachers. • Pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression. • Tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears.

  6. Prevalence • 6 to 10 percent of children and youths of school age exhibit serious and persistent emotional/behavioral problems (Kauffman & Landrum, 2009). • Only 1% are identified (U.S. Department of Education) • 1 in 5 children and adolescents

  7. Causes • Biological disorders and diseases • Pathological family relationships • Undesirable experiences at school • Negative cultural influences

  8. Factors • Biological • Family • School • Cultural

  9. Emotional/Behavioral Disorders • Anxiety Disorders • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETFQ9fyRP0s • Severe Depression • Bipolar Disorder • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWf3Ij1cHik • Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsawg8-VGjE • Learning Disorders

  10. Cont… • Conduct Disorder • Affective Disorder • Comorbidity • Eating Disorders • Autism • Schizophrenia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moP_e-gx5hk

  11. How to we Classify? • Based on the Externalizing and Internalizing behaviors • Externalizing behaviors are easy to identify whereas internalizing behaviors are difficult to recognize

  12. IQ and Achievement • Have normal range IQ of 90 • Slow learner to mild intellectual disability • Emotional/Behavioral difficulties can prevent children from scoring what they are capable of. • Underachievers

  13. Characteristics in the Classroom • Impulsive • Inattentive, distractible • Poor concentration • Disregards rules • Low self esteem • Unable to work in groups • Is aggressive

  14. Cont… • Dishonest • Self injurious behavior • No regard for personal space and belongings • Tries to manipulate situations • Pre-occupied • Extreme resistance to change and transitions

  15. Educational Implications • Emotional/Behavioral support - academics - social skills - increase self-awareness - self-control - self-esteem

  16. Service Delivery • Separate Class • Inclusion

  17. Instructional Practices • Positive classroom environment • Visuals • Highly structured classroom • Frequent Feedback • Set limit and boundaries • Set clear rules and expectations • Consistent behavior expectations • Established cool off area

  18. Cont… • Teach self talk • Establish cues for inappropriate behavior • Self-control and self monitoring techniques to control behavior • Reinforce good behavior • Communicate with parents • Teach relaxation techniques

  19. Functional Behavioral Assessment • When student behavior is a persistent problem • Standard practice for IEPs • Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

  20. FBA • Identify inappropriate behaviors. • What are the causes of the inappropriate behaviors? • What behaviors need to be modified? • What hasn’t worked? • Approaches that might work. • Goals, consequences and reinforcers.

  21. Useful Websites • http://cecp.air.org/fba/ • http://www.schoolpsychologistfiles.com/interventions/fba_bip.html

  22. Resources: • Regan, K. Improving the Way We Think About Students with Emotional and or Behavioral Disorders. TEACHING Exceptional Children. 41, pp. 60-65 • Mauro, T. Emotional Disturbance. www.about.com • http://speicaled.about.com/cs/behaviordisorders/a/Behavior.htm • http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/child • www.pubm • Hallahan, D.P., Kauffman, J.M., &Pullen, P.C. (2009). Exceptional Learners: an Introduction to Special Education. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. pg 262

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