Emotional
Disturbance:
Students
who are unable to learn as a result of an emotional stressor for a long period
of time. Here are a few examples: depression, anger/aggression toward normal
activities, schizophrenia etc.. A few helpful tips for including students with
emotional disturbance in your classroom: therapy, rewarding good behavior,
acting as a positive role model.
Conditions:
A
condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a
long period of time:
·
An inability
to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors
·
An inability
to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and
teachers
·
Inappropriate
types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances
·
A general
pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression
·
A tendency to
develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems
· Withdrawal (not socially interacting,
excessive fear/anxiety)
· Immaturity (inappropriate crying,
temper tantrums)
· Learning difficulties (academically below grade
level)
Learning Strategies:
·
Family
therapy
·
Training
strategies for parents
·
Training in
problem-solving for child
·
Community-based
services
·
Psychotherapy
or counseling
·
Diet
·
Medication
·
Positive
behavioral support in the school environment
·
Reward
appropriate behaviors
Resources & Support
o Provides school assistance for identifying,
adapting, and sustaining disciplinary practices
o Provides information and helpful services
available.
o Information separated into categories (military,
women, college, teens, children)
o Supports individuals and families affected by
eating disorders
o Serves for prevention, cures, and access to
quality care
o Information available,
provides programs and services, online support groups, and advocacy 
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