1. Understanding Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Chapter 7

2. Defining Emotional or Behavioral Disorders One or more of 5 characteristics Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors Inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers or 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

3. Emotional Characteristics of EBD Anxiety disorder Separation anxiety Generalized anxiety disorder (worry) Phobia (fear) Panic disorder (panic attacks) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (repetitive, intrusive impulses) Post-traumatic stress disorder (flashbacks) Conduct disorder (behavior) Mood disorder Depression (emotion, motivation, physical well-being, thoughts) Suicide (3 rd leading cause of death among teens) Bipolar disorder (exaggerated mood swings) Oppositional defiant disorder (pick your battles) Schizophrenia (at least 6 months)

4. Behavioral Characteristics of EBD Externalizing behaviors Aggression Acting out Noncompliant behaviors Setting fires, assaulting someone Internalizing behaviors Withdrawal Depression Anxiety Obsessions Compulsions Sadness, depression

5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy How thoughts influence feelings and behaviors Coping strategies Recognizing results Experience rewards

6. Cognitive and Academic Characteristics of EBD Below grade level in reading, math, and writing Rated low on self-control social skills measures Higher rates of being held back in a grade Many have expressive and/or receptive language disorders

7. Causes Biological (brain- chemical imbalance, heredity- temperament) Needing BIP, within general education classrooms) Environmental (school factors, family factors) Strength-based approach Recognize family factors

8. Determining the Presence Rating scales, personality inventories, and observations. They did not always follow the IDEA definition Scale for Assessing Emotional Disturbance Follows 5 elements from IDEA Inability to learn Inability to build or maintain satisfactory relationships Inappropriate behavior Unhappiness or depression Physical symptoms or fears Additionally: Student involvement in antisocial behaviors in environments outside of school

9. Wraparound services: School, community, mental health, and other services are “wrapped around” the student instead of compartmentalized Ten key principles Voice and choice Team-based Natural supports Collaboration Community-based Culturally competent Individualized Strengths-based Persistence Outcomes-based

10. Strategies Self-management (Define it) Learn the relationship among Antecedent (trigger) Behaviors Consequences How to respond appropriately Reverse-role tutoring Service learning Conflict resolution (page 202)

11. Drop Out Lack credits Lack parent support Problems at home Work schedule Substance abuse Discipline problems Student perception (not fitting in) Pregnancy Peer pressure Moving between schools (3 or more high schools)

12. School Wide Positive Behavior Support Student advisory programs Extracurricular activities Monitor Attendance Tardiness Grades Discipline referrals Schools with in schools Community based learning “case manager” Vocational education

13. Measuring Progress Ask questions to whole class Cooperative learning Social Skills Rating Systems (Scales)

14. Resources Emotional disturbance video NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) Kids Peace