Emotional & Behavioral Disorders by Abby Clayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9 en-us 2020-09-20 18:11:59 UTC 2020-09-28 11:59:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Also referred to as EBD, ED, BD, Emotional Disturbance, Serious Emotional Disability, or Mental Illness abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769129627 2020-09-22 17:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769129627 Definition abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769199436 IDEA's definition of EDs and BDs is 

“…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:

     (A) An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.

     (B) An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.

     (C) Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.

     (D) A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.

     (E) A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.”

As defined by IDEA, emotional disturbance includes schizophrenia but does not apply to children who are socially maladjusted, unless it is determined that they have an emotional disturbance.

(Council for Exceptional Children, n.d.)
]]> 2020-09-22 17:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769199436 Characteristics abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769212383 There are three classifications of EBD: externalizing behavior (aggression, non-compliance, delinquency, etc), internalizing behavior (withdrawl, lack of interest, no affect, etc.), and low-incidence conditions (unprovoked outburts, incoherence, lack of emotional responsiveness). (Smith, Tyler, Skow, 2018)

Many children may exhibit some of these internalizing and externalizing behaviors, but that does not mean they have an EBD. Children who present these behaviors for a long period of time and across different stages of development. (Center for Parent Information and Resources, 2017, December)]]> 2020-09-22 17:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769212383 Identification Procedures & Service Delivery abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769219048 If your child has an EBD, or you suspect that your child has and EBD, you are entitled to free testing for your child to see if they qualify for special education services.

Your child's school might also recommend testing based on behaviors they have seen in school. For a child to be tested, parents must always give consent.

In most cases, the school psychologist or a team of psychologists will complete testing. They are required to do several different types of tests which help determine a child's needs. Some of the things they look at are social-emotional history, overall health, academic performance, communicative status, and general intelligence. In other cases, EBDs are diagnosed by a medical professional.

The purpose of testing is to figure out not only what type of EBD your child has, but also to determine what services would best suit your child in his/her Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504. Not all children who have EBD need special education services and therefore do not need an IEP or 504; they only need services if their EBD negatively affects their educational performance. Children with EBD who do need services may need a variety, including but not limited to counseling services, social skills development, and educational accommodations and/or adaptations.
(Center for Parent Information and Resources, 2017, September)

Most student with EBD learn in a general education classroom and are pulled out for services. Inclusion gives children the opportunity to have a normalized educational experience with their peers. If a student's EBD causes him/her to disrupt the learning of classmates (ie sudden outbursts, emotional escalation that puts the student or others in danger, or other majorly distracting behavior) they may be placed in a self-contained classroom with more adult supervision and fewer peers. If this is the case, they may be able to go into their general education classroom on a schedule and based on how their EBD is effecting them on that given day. 


]]> 2020-09-22 17:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769219048 Possible Educational Accommodations abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769222516 Providing Options
Students with EBD may benefit from having options to choose what they want to do and when. Providing them with options gives them a sense of control over situations; their options are related to educational tasks that they must complete, but they are often able to complete them on their timeline.

Small-group Instruction
Small groups allow teachers to spend more individualized time with students because they do not have to worry about an entire classroom. This allows teachers to give more feedback about work and  behavior, and provide support for those things when students need it.

Preferential Seating
By strategically placing students at a certain place in the classroom, teachers can help manage EBD. For some it may by that they need to be near where the teacher stands because they need behavior prompts. For others, they may need to sit away from certain peers who distract them. 

Extended Time for Tests and Assignments
Extended time can be helpful for students who experience symptoms that cause their mood to fluctuate; since they are unable to control when these fluctuations occur, extra time ensures they can get assignments completed when they are well.

(Smith, Tyler, Skow, 2018)]]> 2020-09-22 17:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769222516 Behavior Management, Social Strategies, and Adaptations/Accommodations abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769224491 Small Social Skills Groups
Groups provide structure for learning specific skills; they often include learning through games and activities that teach kids certain skills to help them determine behavior and social goals.

Visual Schedules and Clear Behavioral Expectations
Schedules provide many students with a sense of stability because they are able to see what their day will look like, as opposed to being distracted by wondering what will happen next. Clear behavior guidelines that are displayed in the classroom serve as reminders for students, and teachers are able to point students to those rules.

Cue Cards
Cue cards are a tool that students can lay on their desk; they may be color-coded or have certain pictures that mean certain things. By turning over cue cards, students are able to communicate with their teacher without having to raise their hand and verbally express their needs or concerns. This is helpful if a student needs to take breaks more often than others or often has questions that they feel uncomfortable asking in front of their peers.

School-based Therapy or Counseling Services
Some schools have in-school therapists who work for partnering organizations but provide school-based services. This can be helpful for student who need therapy to help manage their EBD because school becomes a place for which students emotional and educational needs are provided.]]> 2020-09-22 17:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769224491 abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769253593 Center for Parent Information and Resources. (2017, December 17). Emotional disturbance. Retrieved September 22, 2020, from https://www.parentcenterhub.org/emotionaldisturbance/

Center for Parent information and Resources. (2017, September 9). Evaluating school-aged children for disability. Retrieved September 24, 2020, from https://www.parentcenterhub.org/evaluation/

Council for Exceptional Children. (n.d.). Behavior disorders: Definitions, characteristics & related information. Retrieved September 22, 2020, from https://community.cec.sped.org/ccbd/about/ebddefintion.

Smith, D., Tyler, N. & Skow, K. (2018). Introduction to contemporary special education: New Horizons. New York, NY: Pearson.


]]> 2020-09-22 17:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/769253593 Examples of Specific Diagnoses abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/775396316
  • Oppositional Defiance Disorder
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Eating Disorder
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Psychotic Disorder

    • ]]>     2020-09-24 12:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/775396316     PACER Resource Guide for Parents of Children with EBD abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780099061 Provides parents and educators with resources and tools to navigate the "world of special education" and advocates at a federal level for special education policies.]]> 2020-09-25 17:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780099061 FIRST Resource and Advocacy Center abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780108552 Another NC resources that serves families across the state: "We connect the dots between families, schools and government agencies to find out how to create the best network of support around each of our clients."]]> 2020-09-25 17:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780108552 Exceptional Children's Assistance Center abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780134614 The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center is located in North Carolina and provides families with resources and information about their child's needs. Follow this link to a list of fact sheets designed to help parents understand their child's educational rights, as well as information and interventions about your child's specific needs.]]> 2020-09-25 17:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780134614 Council for Exceptional Children Resource Sheet for Teachers and Schools abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780159865 The Council for Exceptional Children has both a national chapter, as well as NC chapter. This organization provides support and resources for schools and teachers, as well as advocates on the state and federal level for special education policies.(https://exceptionalchildren.org/)
    The document linked through this post is a resource guide created by CEC's Council for Children for Behavioral Disorders (http://www.ccbd.net/home) to help educators find resources and programming to fit the needs of these students.]]>     2020-09-25 17:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780159865     Henderson County Public Schools EC Department abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780268626 Information from my old school district that gives quick guidance to parents about EC services and offers links to state-level and other agencies that might be able to help support. There is also an informational video that is very helpful for understanding EC services and the role of different individuals in the school.]]> 2020-09-25 17:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780268626 NCDPI EC Department abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780287574 The NC Department of Public Instruction EC Department has a website that is filled with information for educators - from FAQs to the legal parameters of EC. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780287574 Cleveland County Schools EC Department abbyhclayton https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780458917 This webpage is a great resource from my school district for finding quick answers to questions teachers might have about EC services. ]]> 2020-09-25 18:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyhclayton/z6tj7u9u1qdz5fv9/wish/780458917