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Facts and examples of inclusion along with videos for children about what it is meant to be included.

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How to accommodate students with Emotional Disturbance.

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Facts about Emotional Disturbance in Children.

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Helpful resources for parents and teachers.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is sometimes considered an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts and compulsive, repetitive behaviors. Repetitive behaviors such as counting, cleaning, etc., are often performed. These actions, however, provide only temporary relief, and non-performance increases anxiety. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be a result of chemical imbalance in the brain.

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Emotional Disturbance | Causes and Symptoms - Anew Treatment Center

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Students who suffer from Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, or EBD, often find it very difficult to control their behavior and focus on their work in the classroom. EBD students also commonly lack the impulse control and the emotional balance that is necessary to handle social interactions with other students effectively.

This can be challenging for you as their teacher, especially in an inclusive classroom where only a portion of the students have EBD-but there are ways to help all students in your classroom feel welcomed and ready to learn. EBD students' behavior can be moderated by implementing a classroom management plan that is specially tailored to meet the specific needs of these students.

Here are five effective strategies you can use to help EBD kids work well in an inclusive classroom.

1. Keep class rules/activities simple and clear

Your EBD students (as well as some of your more focused students) will most likely struggle if you impose a long list of complicated rules and demands. Try to keep your classroom guidelines broad and simple-no more than 3 to 5 main rules. Let students know about them on the first day of class, and post them in the classroom as well. An example list might be:

Along with simple and clear rules, there should be simple and clear teaching activities. Using activities that don't have complicated directions allow students with EBD to follow along and interact with the rest of the class. Some activity examples are:

By including clear activities in your classroom, your students will engage and interact with the lesson plan, ensuring that they learn alongside other students.

2. Reward positive behaviors

While you will, at times, have to discipline children for improper behavior, remember that rewarding positive behavior is ultimately far more effective in the long run. Many students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorder tend to take any discipline as a personal attack, and because of this, they often learn very little from it.

Try to celebrate the successes of these students more than you reprimand or punish their mistakes. When they receive positive feedback and rewards, they start to see that there is a positive benefit to good behavior. They will then start to see you as more of an ally than an adversary, and this will in turn motivate them to want to behave and do well in your classroom.

3. Allow for mini-breaks

A lot of EBD kids lack the emotional balance and maturity needed to remain focused and on-task for long periods. Instead of reprimanding these students for their lapses, build in short rest periods or mini-breaks into the school day.

Take time to periodically stop teaching and allow students to catch up if need be. Give them time to finish their assignment, and allow those who have finished to stretch, get out of their seats, and move around a bit. This will allow them to burn off any excess energy that might have built up from sitting still for a long period of time. (And it's good time for you to stretch, too!)

4. Fair treatment for all

Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders also often don't respond very well to situations that appear unfair to them. This can trigger a cascade of negative emotions and acting-out behavior.

To ensure that you are treating all of your students in a consistently fair manner, don't bend your established rules for any student. Enforce the expected consequences every time, with every student. Allowing exceptions opens you up to accusations of being unfair.

5. Use motivational strategies

Unfortunately, Emotional and Behavioral Disorder students tend to have had a lot of negative experiences in school. Therefore they often lack the desire or motivation to try to succeed.

To avoid disruptive or off-task behaviors, take some extra steps to motivate these students. Offer them incentives for academic successes, large and small. Celebrate their hard work, and praise their good efforts consistently. This can go a long way in giving these students the motivation to excel in your class.

While having EBD kids in your classroom can at first seem daunting, these are proven ways to help cultivate and keep a harmonious spirit of learning. More good news: many of these strategies for success can help your non-EBD students as well.

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Tips for Handling Emotional Behavior Disorder in Classrooms | Resilient Educator

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Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD) can hinder classwork. With these tips, teachers can learn ways to help students learn at their own speed!

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9 Effective Teaching Strategies for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

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Children are the beacon of hope for our future. Their mental health and emotional well-being are the very foundation upon which future success and happiness are built.

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If you're a special education teacher working with students who have emotional and behavioral disorders, you know that accommodations are key to helping them succeed. But what accommodations are best for these students? In this blog post, you will learn about accommodations for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that have proven to be effective for students.

Remember, it is extremely important to collect data on what accommodations are suitable for each student. It is oftentimes trial and error to determine what are the most effective strategies for each student. This is not an exhaustive list but rather ideas and suggestions for the first phase of the process in deciding how to help students succeed.

ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS

One of the most important accommodations for students with EBD is to provide them with a positive and structured environment. This means discouraging negative behavior while rewarding appropriate behavior. Some ways to do this include setting clear rules and expectations, providing positive reinforcement when students display good behavior, and using a token economy system to reward positive behaviors.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS-PARTICIPATING IN CLASS

Another important accommodation for students with EBD is to encourage them to participate in class. This means giving them opportunities to answer questions, offer their opinions, work with their peers, and complete assignments.

Examples of accommodations and modifications are:

providing clear instructions

breaking down tasks into smaller steps

offer choices when able

give students extra time to complete assignments.

Making class participation an effective part of normal circumstances, will shift students' focus off their disability, and increase their tendency to strive for better grades.

PROVIDE PROPER ASSIGNMENTS

It's important to give students with EBD assignments that are within their abilities and that match their educational level. Additionally, the types of accommodations in their IEP and individualized education program can be provided to help these students succeed.

Some examples of accommodations that have been found to be effective for students with EBD include:

- Testing accommodations such as extended time on tests, and small group testing environment

-Use of a calculator on math tests and homework

-Extended time on assignments that are in the general education curriculum

- Movement breaks as needed: use a pass system for breaks

- Offer choices: for example, students can demonstrate comprehension of a subject by handing in a traditional paper, video, or poster, etc.

- Preferential seating arrangements

- Frequent check-ins with the teacher

- Alternative seating such as wiggle cushions or exercise ball seating

ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY - ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

It's important for students with EBD to be held accountable for their behavior and actions. This means making sure they understand the consequences of their choices. Some ways to do this include:

- Having clear rules and expectations in place

- Providing immediate feedback to the student

-Use non-verbal cues or a code word to communicate inappropriate behavior

- Encouraging the student to take ownership of their actions

- Imposing consequences for severe inappropriate types of behavior

ENCOURAGE STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Many students with EBD struggle with social interactions. It can be helpful to encourage them to participate in social activities, such as lunchtime groups, class discussions, or extracurricular activities. This can help them to develop their social skills and make friends. With satisfactory interpersonal relationships in hand, students can hope to avoid a general pervasive mood of unhappiness.

Accommodations or modifications for social skills could possibly include:

small group work

lunch time with small number of peers

Seat the student close to a positive role model

provide additional personal space between desks

partnering with a peer to encourage social skills.

WORK WITH COLLEAGUES, COUNSELORS, OR PSYCHOLOGISTS

If you are having difficulty managing a student with EBD, don't hesitate to ask for help from your colleagues or school administration. There are many resources available to help educators support students with EBD. If a student's emotional or behavioral problems are causing intense difficulty in the classroom, it may be necessary to seek help from a counselor or school psychologist.

Counselors or psychologists can provide interventions, therapy, and guidance to help the student deal with their emotions and behavior. They might also be able to give students the peace of mind they need to focus on their academic subjects.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS-CALM ENVIRONMENT AND SCHOOL ROUTINES

There are a few things that can be done in the classroom to help accommodate students with emotional and behavioral disorders. One of the most important is to create a calm and organized environment cutting down on emotional disturbances. This can be done by:

- Putting up calming decorations, such as pictures of nature or peaceful scenes

-Providing a calm classroom environment - Keep the classroom quiet during higher-level learning.

-Offering a calming corner in the classroom or hallway

- Keeping noise levels down

- Having a predictable schedule

-Noise cancelling headphones

-Dim lighting

- Having clear rules and expectations

- Providing structure and routine

-Use visual supports to reinforce the predictability of the routine

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH ANXIETY DISORDERS

Students with anxiety disorders can often find it difficult to focus in the classroom. Accommodations that may be helpful for students with this diagnosis include:

- Allowing them to take breaks as needed

- Giving them more time to complete tasks

-Weight daily work higher than tests of test anxiety is present

- Helping them prepare for tests and assignments

- Encouraging them to participate in social activities

- Putting them in a designated seat away from distractions

-Provide organizers for lockers/desk to help with predictability

- Using calming decorations, such as pictures of nature or peaceful scenes.

Read more about writing and students with anxiety here.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS-AUTISM SPECTRUM

Students with autism spectrum disorders often have difficulty with communication and social interaction. This is by no means an extensive list but help to provide basic suggestions. Accommodations that may be helpful for these students include:

- Preferential seating

- Allowing them to take breaks as needed

- Encouraging them to be social with their peers

-Helping them learn and identify their sensory needs

- Using visual supports to aid with communication, directions, and routine.

Read more on accommodations and students with autism.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DEPRESSION

Students with depression often have low energy levels and difficulty concentrating. It can have a profound effect on a person's thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Accommodations that may be helpful for these students include:

- Allowing them to take downtime when necessary

- Encouraging them to talk and interact with peers

- Helping them with schoolwork and studying for tests

- Giving them longer periods of time to complete tasks

- Breaking assignments down into simpler steps

-Recognizing when health factors or physical symptoms may be causing an inability to focus.

- Self-monitoring checklists to stay on task

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS- BIPOLAR DISORDER

Students with bipolar disorder can experience extreme mood swings, from mania to depression that can cause many school problems and conduct disorders. Students may feel intensely happy, and then quickly feel very depressed. Accommodations that may be helpful for these students include:

- Preferential seating

-Reduced workload during difficult times

- Allowing them to take a pause if the classroom environment is too much

-Encouraging positive behavior and social activities with peers

- Breaking tasks down into small, manageable steps

-Organizational supports

- Monitoring the variables in their moods and adjusting their accommodations as needed.

Accommodations can be an important tool in helping students with emotional and behavioral disorders succeed in the classroom. By understanding the condition and implementing appropriate accommodations, it is possible to create a learning environment that meets the student's needs.

LEARNING TO KNOW WHICH ACCOMMODATIONS TO CHOOSE

Learn more about the difference between accommodations and modifications here.
5 Different Ways to Use Accommodations in the Classroom 504 Accommodations for ADHD
Most importantly, teach your students how to learn about their strengths, challenges and accommodations to empower them to live a more independent life at school, home and the workplace. You can follow this 10 step process starting today with the Self-Advocacy for Students Workbook.

It is critical to determine what accommodations work for each student using data collection and feedback. Research indicates that this is often highly imprecise. The information can be presented differently, responses can change, the environment can be altered, time constraints can be eliminated and specialized tools/technology can help! Take the time to determine what is the best options for each individual student.

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Students with executive functioning challenges may also struggle with managing their emotions and maintaining appropriate behavior in the classroom. This is because the umbrella of executive functioning also includes skills for self-control, flexibility, and perseverance. Additionally, some students may not fully understand the classroom expectations to be able to follow them through.

In order to provide assistance to these kids and teens, there are a number of accommodations and supports we can put in place. As always, the goal with accommodations is to help level the playing field so students can think, learn, grow, and succeed in the way that is best for them.

Below are some accommodations to support with emotions and behavior.

Accommodations for Emotions & Behavior

Behavior Intervention Plan. Create a formal plan for an individual student that details the child's challenging behaviors and specific strategies to work through them. Making a written plan is helpful in keeping all educators on the same page.

Daily Emotions Check-In. Use a daily emotions check-in to help students understand how they are feeling and what they might need for the day. Give this free emotions check-in a try or use this executive functioning daily check-in to provide an emotions check-in with EF skills combined in one.

Visuals. Provide visuals with reminders about academic and social expectations in the classroom.

Calm Down Space. Design a calm-down area in the classroom. Add appropriate tools to help build self-regulation skills, such as coloring activities, fidgets, mindful breathing cards, books, and journal writing activities.

Predictable Routine. Arrange a highly consistent and predictable routine each day using a schedule.

Post Clear Expectations. Clearly post visual and written expectations in the classroom. These can be posted around the room and/or directly on the student's desk, if needed. A note that expectations should be written in the positive form (Raise hand to ask question vs. Don't shout out).

Provide Coping Skills List. Design a specific list with options for cool-down techniques the student can use.

Track Goals. Develop SMART goals together and track them on a weekly basis.

Use De-Escalation Strategies. Use calm-down techniques to de-escalate a situation when a child is upset or overwhelmed. While de-escalation strategies are also a good teaching practice, it may be helpful to document them as part of a student's individual accommodations and supports. Use this free list of de-escalation strategies for ideas to use in the classroom.

Weekly Check-In with Counselor. Plan a weekly check-in time with the school counselor (or other support professional) to give extra organization and planning support. This adult could also become a coach for working through challenges throughout the week.

Teach Positive Self-Talk. Encouraging words can go a long way to working through challenges. Use positive self-talk and affirmations to build confidence and find success.

Home-School Communication Log. Create a space to share messages back and forth with families on an on-going basis.

Provide breaks. Use movement, mindfulness, and other activities to give meaningful breaks throughout the day.

Daily Feedback. Give feedback in an end-of-the-day reflection. This can help students build self-awareness and improve confidence. Use these free reflection questions to start.

Social Skills Group. Lead a small social skills group to teach social skills necessary for personal and social success. A group could be taught by a special educator, school counselor, social worker, or school psychologist. Some skills targeted might include active listening, turn-taking, perspective-taking, flexibility, self-advocacy, and problem-solving.

Daily Check-In and Check-Out. Plan for a quick 5 to 10-minute check-in with a trusted adult each morning and afternoon. In the morning, the adult can ask how the student is doing, review the daily schedule, and assist the student in getting organized for the day. In the afternoon, the student can use that time to review how the day went, discuss homework expectations, and make sure they have what they need to head home.
Teaching Executive Functioning Strategies
Accommodations and supports are important, but it is also critical to make time to teach students about their executive functioning skills and strategies they can use. Use this yearlong set of Executive Functioning Lessons and Activities to teach about how to plan, stay organized, manage your time, and more.

A final thought is to be flexible with accommodations for struggling learners. Not every strategy and support is going to work perfectly. If something isn't helping the child be successful, head back to this list and give a new accommodation a try.

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Executive Functioning Accommodations for Emotions and Behavior

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The FDLRS' Network Annual Report for 2022-2023 is now available for your review. Please take a minute to read through a snapshot of last year's activities and deliverables. It is our honor to serve FDOE/BEESS, educators, agencies, and families supporting students with disabilities throughout the state.
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This webpage directs you to resources for mental health disorders.

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Florida Children's Institute: Dedicated to Your Child's Potential

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The Florida Children's Institute provides comprehensive support for children and families dealing with behavioral problems and learning disabilities.

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