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Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
1. Define emotional/behavioral disabilities.
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 support 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 childs educational performance:
Other factors related to an individuals home life may contribute to behaviors associated
with a behavioral disorder:
Families of children with mental health, emotional and behavioral needs often navigate
multiple systems to access necessary supports and services. Families may also face
additional challenges due to stigma about mental health. PACERs Inspiring
Opportunities Project will bring together parents, youth and professionals to help
families receive the resources and support their children need. This project will also
promote increased understanding of childrens mental health, emotional, and behavioral
need in the broader community.