EMOTIONAL

BEHAVIOR
DISORDERS
Ashley, Janie, Kelsey and Rebekah

EBD

WHAT IS EBD?

Inability to learn (cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health

factors)

Inability to build or maintain interpersonal relationships with peers and

teachers.

A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.

Inappropriate types of behaviors or feelings.

Physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems

EBD
Schizophrenia
Conduct Disorder

Oppositional
Defiant Disorder

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Source: www.fairview.org

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

CAUSES

Biological

Environmental

Stressful living situation

Family maltreatment

School factors

Family factors

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Source: www.sanfordstudios.com

HOW A TEACHER CAN

RECOGNIZE A STUDENT WITH
EBD.

WHAT CAN A TEACHER DO FOR STUDENTS

WITH EBD?

Motivate the student

Positive reinforcement

Provide the student with choices

Wraparound Technique

Problem solving approaches

Encourage physical activity

Develop a strong relationship with student/ promote student to have a relationship

with other peers/faculty in the school

Teach conflict resolution skills

Develop and work with IEP team to set up necessary and unique resources for
student

AN IEP TEAM MAY INCLUDE

The student

Parent/guardians

General education teachers

Special Education Teachers

School psychologist

Student advocate/ extra familiar support