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

3. 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:

4. –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

5. 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)

6. 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)

7. How Do I Assess? Follow usual procedures for referral Checklists Check out ResourcesResources 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)

8. Internalized Depression: –Feelings of worthlessness –Pervasive mood of unhappiness –Withdrawal Restricted activity levels

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

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

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

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

13. 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.orgpacer@pacer.orgwww.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 books@ccthomas.comwww.ccthomas.com

14. Teacher Resources cont. http://www.educationworld.com/ Education Worldhttp://www.educationworld.com/ http://www.nasponline.org/ National Association of School Psychologistshttp://www.nasponline.org/ http://www.schwabfound.org/ Schwab foundation- Download free Guide to Assistive Technologyhttp://www.schwabfound.org/

15. 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.