EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

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EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
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IDEA Definition of Emotional Disturbance

• 1.  A condition exhibiting one or more of the
  following characteristics over a long period of
  time and to a marked degree, which adversely
  affects educational performance
• a) an inability to learn which cannot be
  explained by intellectual, sensory or health
  factors
• b) an inability to build or maintain satisfactory
  relationships with peers and teachers
• c) inappropriate types of behavior or feelings
  under normal circumstances
• d) a general pervasive mood of unhappiness or
  depression or
• e) a tendency to develop physical symptoms or
  fears associated with personal or school
  problems.
• 2.  The term includes children who are
  schizophrenic or autistic.  The term does not
  include children who are socially maladjusted,
  unless it is determined that they are seriously
  emotionally disturbed.

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Externalizing Behaviors
The most common behavior pattern and of children
with emotional behavioral disorders consist of
antisocial or externalizing behaviors such as

• Temper tantrums
• Lying
• Destroying property
• Not complying with directions
• They are excluded from peer-controlled activities
• They do not respond to teacher corrections
• They do not complete assignments

• getting out of their seats
• Yelling, talking out, cursing
• Disturbing their peers
• Hitting, fighting or arguing excessively
• Ignoring the teacher
• Complaining
• Stealing

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Your Child's Mental Health12 Questions Every
Parent Should Ask
Does my child 1.  Often seem sad, tired,
restless, or out of sorts? 2.  Spend a lot of
time alone? 3.  Have low self-esteem? 4.  Have
trouble getting along with family, friends, and
peers? 5.  Have frequent outbursts of shouting,
complaining, or crying? 6.  Have trouble
performing or behaving in school? 7.  Show sudden
changes in eating patterns? 8.  Sleep too much or
not enough? 9.  Have trouble paying attention or
concentrating on tasks like homework? 10.  Seem
to have lost interest in hobbies like music or
sports? 11.  Show signs of using drugs and/or
alcohol?
12.  Talk about death or suicide? If you
answered yes to 4 or more of these questions, and
these behaviors last longer than 2 weeks, you
should seek professional help for your child.
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Why is Adaptation a positive step in imparting
prevention materials?

• Appropriate for any learner
• Accommodates a wide range of individual abilities
  found within the same setting
• Demonstrates acceptance and respect for
  individual learners and learning differences
• Likely to increase the chance of learner success

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Internalizing Behaviors

• Some children with emotional and behavioral
  problems are the opposite
• They seldom play with others
• They usually do not have the social skills needed
  to make new friends and have fun
• They often retreat into daydreams and fantasies
• Some are fearful without reason
• They frequently complain of being sick or hurt

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STEPS FOR ADAPTING INSTRUCTION

• Step 1 select subject are
• Step 2 select topic to be taught
• Step 3 briefly identify the goals for most
  learners
• Step 4 briefly identify the instructional plan
  for most learners
• Step 5 identify the learners who will need
  adaptations
• Step 6 based on individual learner, choose
  appropriate mix of adaptations beginning with
  least restrictive
• Step 7 evaluate effectiveness of adaptations.
  Monitor and adjust while teaching

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At any given time, approximately 1 in every 10
young people in the U.S. has a serious emotional
disturbance. Sadly, two-thirds of these young
people are not getting the help they need.
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Emotional disturbance (IDEA, 1997)

• 1.  A condition exhibiting one or more of the
  following characteristics which cannot be
  explained by intellectual, sensory or health
  factors
• over a long period of time and to a marked
  degree, which adversely affects educational
  performance
• a) an inability to learn b) an inability to build
  or maintain satisfactory relationships with peers
  and teachers
• c) inappropriate types of behavior or feelings
  under normal circumstances
• d) a general pervasive mood of unhappiness or
  depression or
• e) a tendency to develop physical symptoms or
  fears associated with personal or school
  problems.
• 2.  The term includes children who are
  schizophrenic or autistic.  The term does not
  include children who are socially maladjusted,
  unless it is determined that they are seriously
  emotionally disturbed.

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...if we wait for the moment when everything,
absolutely everything is ready, we shall never
begin. -Ivan Turgenev
An Included Child...C hallenged to be a shining
star.H as heart!I mproves interpersonal
relationships.L earns to the best of his/her
ability.D ares to dream of friendships and the
future!
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