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Learners with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Chapter 8 Topics Terminology Definition Classification Prevalence Causes Identification Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics Educational Considerations Early Intervention Transition to Adulthood Terminology Emotionally Disturbed — used in current federal laws and regulations; “ED” Behaviorally Disordered — used by many professionals and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC); “BD” Emotional or Behavior Disordered — introduced in 1990 by National Mental Health and Special Educational Coalition; gaining in use and acceptance Definition Definitional problems: Lack of precise definitions of mental health and normal behavior Differences among conceptual models Difficulties in measuring emotion and behavior Relationships between emotional or behavioral disorder and other disabilities Differences in the professionals who diagnose and serve children and youths Definition Current definitions: Behavior is extreme Behavior unacceptable because of social or cultural expectations Problem is chronic Federal definition: Excludes social maladjustment which some states interpret as conduct disorder National Mental Health and Special Education definition: Acknowledges multiple disabilities Does not have arbitrary exclusions Classification No universally accepted classification system Individualized assessment Two broad dimensions of behavior Externalizing Internalizing Co-morbidity is common Schizophrenia is distinguished from autism or autistic spectrum disorder Prevalence & Causes Prevalence: Estimates of 6 to 10 percent of school-age population; boys 5:1 About 1 percent identified and receiving special education services; most exhibit externalizing behavior Causes: Biological disorders and diseases Medical treatment is seldom sufficient Pathological family relationships Importance of positive approaches to behavior management Undesirable experiences at school Spiral of negative interactions Negative cultural influences (i.e. increase in poverty) Identification Often easily identified. Difficult to identify if Child is young; difficult to determine severity of problem. There is an error in teacher judgment. The child does not exhibit problems at schools. Importance of teacher’s informal judgments Systematic screening procedures needed Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics Intelligence and achievement Typically, below average IQ (less than 90) Social and emotional characteristics: Aggressive, acting-out behavior (externalizing) Immature, withdrawn behavior (internalizing) Educational Considerations Two objectives: Controlling misbehavior Teaching academic and social skills Balancing behavioral control with academic and social learning Importance of integrated services Service delivery Trend toward inclusion Different needs, different placements Instructional considerations Need for social skills Needs of juvenile delinquents Special challenges for teachers Special disciplinary considerations Functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral supports Strategies That Work Systematic, data-based interventions Continuous assessment and progress monitoring Provision for practice of new skills Treatment matched to the problem; multicomponent treatment Programming for transfer and maintenance Commitment to sustained intervention Early Intervention Early Intervention: Identification is complicated Tasks are simpler, so range of behaviors used for comparisons is restricted; development is rapid and uneven Wide variation in child-rearing practices Hard to distinguish between EBD and other conditions in preschool Prevention problems; programs are costly Need people trained in behavior management Transition to Adulthood Transition to Adulthood: Programs range from regular public high school classes to private residential schools High drop-out rate Incarcerated youth neglected Employment difficulty due to social skills May require intervention throughout life True or False? Although it is difficult to identify the types and causes of problems, most children and youths with emotional or behavioral disorders, whether aggressive or withdrawn, are quite easy to spot. True! True or False? Students with emotional or behavioral disorders are usually very bright. False! Relatively few students with emotional or behavioral disorders have high intelligence; in fact, most have below average IQs. True or False? Youngsters with aggressive, acting-out behavior patterns have less chance for social adjustment and mental health in adulthood. True! True or False? Research shows that a firmly structured and highly predictable environment is of greatest benefit for most students. True! True or False? Only psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers are able to help children and youths with emotional and behavioral disorders overcome their problems. False! Most teachers and parents can learn to be highly effective in helping youngsters with emotional or behavioral disorders, sometimes without extensive training or professional certification. Many of these children and youths do require services of highly trained professionals as well. True or False? Undesirable behaviors are only symptoms; the real problems are hidden deep in the individual’s psyche. False! There is no sound scientific basis for belief in hidden causes; the behavior and its social context are the problems. Causes may involve thoughts, feelings and perceptions. True or False? Harsh punishment, including imprisonment, not only does not deter misbehavior, but also creates conditions under which many individuals become even more likely to exhibit unacceptable behavior. True!