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EBD is the acronym for Emotional Behavior Disorder. It is commonly used in educational settings such as classrooms.
Another acronym used is ED. This stands for Emotional Disturbance.
Classification by IDEA
Emotional disturbance means 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:
A. An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual sensory, or health factors. An inability to build or maintain satisfactory 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
B.
C. D. E.
Emotional disturbance includes schizophrenia. The term does not apply to children who are socially maladjusted, unless it is determined that they have an emotional disturbance under paragraph ( c ) ( 4 ) ( I )of this section.
Etiology
EBD does not require a mental health diagnosis, but many mental health diagnoses may be used as evidence to support EBD criteria.
Some of those mental health diagnoses may be but are not limited to,
Anxiety Depression ADHD ADD
Characteristics of EBD
Has a hard time complying with teacher requests; needy
Prevalence of EBD
According to the U.S. Department of Education (2005) and the National Research Council (2002), about 15 of students in public school in the United States receive special education under the ED (EBD) category. The Department of Health and Human Services (2001) as well as data from other studies (Costello, Egger, & Angold, 2005; Kauffman & Landrum, 2009) strongly suggest that the actual prevalence of EBD is at least five times greater (about 5%). -www.education.com Often students with EBD are misdiagnosed with a learning disability. The number of students with EBD is constantly growing.
Give praise and positive feedback to student when explicit directions are followed.
Works Cited
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