EBD

By: Hayley Meyer

Classification
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

School is not a happy place; source of frustration

Uneven achievement caused by emotions, depression, or anxiety. Difficulty making friends Difficulty reading social cues Mood swings; distorts reality; overly dependent Hurts self and others Immature

Subgroup 1 : Externalizing Behavior

Students with EBD are divided into two categories. Those who are in the externalizing behavior category may exhibit behavior such as aggression, disruption, and other forms or acting out.
Teachers often recognize this form of EBD more often.

Subgroup 2: Internalizing Behavior

The second subgroup is internalizing behavior. Children with EBD who are in the internalizing group may exhibit behaviors such as depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal.

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.

This is the tool used to assess children for EBD.

How these children may learn

Children with EBD learn better with incentives.
They tend to learn better with hands on activities. They work better when assignments are broken into smaller time frames. The biggest thing to remember is that children with EBD have to become successful in behavior before they can become successful in academics.

Tips for teachers with EBD students in their classroom

Build a relationship with the student. There needs to be trust both ways.
Consistency and structure is very important. Need to stay calm. Teach social skills as if they are just as important as academics. Behavior charts tend to help students with EBD.

Give praise and positive feedback to student when explicit directions are followed.

Works Cited
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