SPED 3100

Reading Summary

Ashley Kania

Emotional Behavior Disorders

What is EBD? According to IDEA 2004:
o Emotional Disturbance refers to a condition that is attributed by 1 or more of the
following characteristics:
Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or

health factors
Inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with

peers and teachers

Under normal circumstances, displays continuous, inappropriate types of

behaviors or feelings
General, pervasive mood of unhappiness/depression
Tendency to develop physical symptoms/fears associated with personal or
school problems

o AND:
Has to occur over a long period of time
Have an adverse effect on childs educational performance
Emotional Characteristics
o Anxiety disorders
Separation Anxiety disorders
Generalized Anxiety disorders
Phobia
Panic disorder
Obsessive Compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
o Mood disorder
Depression
Students experiencing major depression may experience these
changes:
o Emotion
o Motivation
o Physical well being
o Thoughts
Episodes typically last 7-9 months for individuals

who receive clinical treatment

Suicide/suicidal thoughts
*not a disorder- symptom

SPED 3100
Reading Summary

Ashley Kania

Bipolar
o Oppositional Defiant Disorder
o Conduct Disorder
Also often have ADHD
Teacher Tips
o Motivate the student
o Positive reinforcement
o Provide the student with choices
o Wraparound Technique
o Problem solving approaches
o Encourage physical activity
o Develop a strong relationship with student/ promote student to have a relationship
with other peers/faculty in the school
o Teach conflict resolution skills
o Develop and work with IEP team to set up necessary and unique resources for
student