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Special Education Resource Guide Disability Fact Sheet

Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 1. Define emotional/behavioral disabilities.

Emotional/behavioral disorder (EBD) is defined by IDEA under "emotional disturbance" as a condition exhibiting one or more specific emotional and/or behavioral difficulties over a long period of time and to a marked degree, which adversely affects educational performance. 2. Describe learning characteristics of students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.     

Hyperactivity (short attention span, impulsiveness); Aggression or self-injurious behavior (acting out, fighting); Withdrawal (not interacting socially with others, excessive fear or anxiety); Immaturity (inappropriate crying, temper tantrums, poor coping skills); and Learning difficulties (academically performing below grade level).

3. List and describe emotional/behavioral disability categories (classifications).

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Anxiety disorders Disruptive behavioral disorders Dissociative disorders Emotional disorders Pervasive developmental disorders

Emotional and behavioral disorders are classified into two types which are internalizing and externalizing. Internalizing behaviors are what the child feels inside such as worry, fear, self-consciousness, sadness, and happiness. Externalizing behaviors are what the child displays to others such as disobedience, aggressiveness, and hyperactivity. There are several different types of emotional/behavioral disorders that fall in one or both of these two categories

4. Describe Federal (IDEA) or state criteria that must be met for a child to be eligible to receive for emotional/behavioral disabilities. Note: MUST cite source of information. IDEA defines emotional disturbance as 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: 

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

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

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Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.

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A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.

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A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.

http://www.parentcenterhub.org/emotionaldisturbance/#causes

5. Discuss at least three causes or possible causes of emotional/behavioral disabilities. Some biological causes may include:    

Physical illness or disability Malnutrition Brain damage Hereditary factors

Other factors related to an individual’s home life may contribute to behaviors associated with a behavioral disorder:    

Divorce or other emotional upset at home Coercion from parents Unhealthy or inconsistent discipline style Poor attitude toward education or schooling

6. List and describe at least one resource specific to emotional/behavioral disabilities. Note: A resource is not an article on the Internet, but an organization specific to this disability category would be appropriate.

Families of children with mental health, emotional and behavioral needs often navigate multiple systems to access necessary s and services. Families may also face additional challenges due to stigma about mental health. PACER’s Inspiring Opportunities Project will bring together parents, youth and professionals to help families receive the resources and their children need. This project will also promote increased understanding of children’s mental health, emotional, and behavioral need in the broader community.