Emotional Disturbance

 

Emotional Disturbance

 By Mikayla and Michelle

What is Emotional Disturbance?

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

Definition from IDEA

Resources & Support

· Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (www.pbis.org)

o Provides school assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining disciplinary practices

· Anxiety & Depression Association of America (www.adaa.org

o Provides information and helpful services available.

o Information separated into categories (military, women, college, teens, children)

· National Eating Disorders Association (www.nationaleatingdisorders.org)

o Supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders

o Serves for prevention, cures, and access to quality care

· National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org)

o Information available, provides programs and services, online support groups, and advocacy

Emotional Disturbance

By Mikayla and Michelle

Anxiety Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorder

Examples of ED

Psychotic Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Conduct Disorder

Characteristics

When a person’s physical, social, or cognitive skills are affected

· Hyperactivity (short attention span, impulsiveness)

· Aggression/self-injury (acting out, fighting)

· 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