WHAT IS EMOTIONAL / BEHAVIOR DISORDER?
Students categorized as having an emotional
disturbance exhibiting characteristics over a
long period of time that adversely affect a
child’s educational performance
TYPES OF EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
Internalizing
Externalizing
CAUSES OF DISORDERS
Physical illness or disability
Malnutrition
Brain Damage
Hereditary Factors
ACADEMIC CHARACTERISTICS
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Disrupts classroom activities
Impulsive, inattentive, preoccupied
Aggressive behavior
Poor self-esteem
Difficulty working in groups
Does not follow rules
Bullies or intimidates other students
BEHAVIORAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Inappropriate actions or emotions
Learning difficulties
Difficulty with relationships (teachers/peers)
Unhappiness or depression
Fear or anxiety related to school/personal
matters
TREATMENTS
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 Behavioral
Cognitive/Behavioral therapy
School programs
Family/group therapy
 Medication
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Mood stabilizers
Medication for ADHD
Anti-anxiety
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Identify behavior that needs to be changed
Observe behavior
Create a plan with short & long term goals for
the student.
Reinforce with a reward system.
Reevaluate the plan for effectiveness.