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2. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Reasons for the Underidentification of students with Emotional/Behavioral disorders: Social Stigma associated with label Eligibility not clearly explained Lack of uniformity in identification process Lack of funding for school districts Lack of appropriate services Few adequate measures to facilitate identification

3. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Definitions of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders No clear line between those who have disabilities and those who do not. Federal Definition should be used to assist teachers in determining whether behaviors of a student warrant referral for special education

4. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Types/Characteristics of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Externalizing Behaviors – Aggression – Lack of attention – Hitting – Impulsivity/hyperactivity – tantrums Internalizing Behaviors – Withdrawal – Depression – Fears/phobias – Anxiety – Worry

5. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Causes of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Sexual abuse (Miller, 1993) Poverty (Tarnowski & Rohrbeck, 1993) Dysfunctional Parenting (Kaiser & Hester, 1997) Environmental and Genetic factors

6. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Indications of Disturbance (Clarizo & McCoy, 1983; Morgan & Reinhart, 1991) Behavior-Age discrepancy Frequency of occurrence of behavior Number of symptoms Inner suffering Harm to others Persistence of behavior Lack of self-satisfaction

7. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Teaching Guidelines and Accommodations Establish an academic community and climate that promotes the learning and acceptance of all students, including students with emotional and behavioral problems. (Walker, Colvin & Ramsey, 1995)

8. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Maintain an Organized Physical Environment Create an organized, structured environment Materials and equipment are neatly arranged and predictable

9. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Changing Behavior Carefully select rules and follow through consistently Consider all consequences carefully Ignore minor misbehaviors Describe target behavior so everyone understands problem Don’t compare students Don’t bring yourself into the problems Provide positive feedback (to student and yourself) Get student and parent input on behavior, supports and consequences

10. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Resolving Conflicts and Promoting Self-Control Conflict Resolution – Conflict Reports Life-Space Intervention – Emotional first aid – Use conflict to resolve on personal issues

11. copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Adapting Instruction Make activities personally relevant Tell students “why” Allow students to succeed Tutoring Social learning Varied materials Alternative ways to demonstrate learning