Characteristics
Behaviors such as drawing into oneself, suicidal thoughts, depression and withdrawal from peers.
What is internalizing behaviors?
Physical/ verbal abuse in the home, violence, criminality, inconsistent discipline, neglect, drug/alcohol abuse
What are family factors that may cause EBD?
obedience to adults/authorities, school readiness, positive interactions with others, good at problem solving, warm and supportive teachers, and effective instruction
hint: think of (preschool, primary, elementary)
What are risk factors that LOWER the risk in primary education?
An item given to provide cool down time or a 2 minute walk.
What is a break card?
A comparison of students to other students their age and grade and are often used to diagnose certain types of disabilities.
What are standardized tests?
Behavior involves annoying or striking out against others, impulsiveness, aggression and immaturity.
What is externalizing behaviors of a student with EBD?
Academic instruction, expectations ad approaches to behavior management.
What are school factors that may cause EBD?
truancy, social rejection, trouble at school or with law, drug use (including alcohol)
hint: think of (preschool, primary and elementary)
What are risk factors that HEIGHTEN the risk of EBD in elementary students?
Students earn points for positive behaviors, making good choices, and/or refraining from impulsive and explosive outbursts. When student reaches a certain score, student is given free choice for a limited time.
A conversation with parents and siblings to learn how the student acts and how it correlates to their behavior at home.
What are interviews for identifying emotional behavioral disorders?
Underachiever (as measured on standardized tests), has an IQ in the dull–normal range, and falls into the ranges of slow learner and mild intellectual disability.
What are Intelligence & Achievement students with EBD?
Violence in the media, the use of terror as a means of coercion, the availability of recreational drugs, religious demands and restrictions on behavior, and the influence (or peer pressure) from peers.
What are cultural factors that may cause EBD?
poverty, abuse, neglect, harsh inconsistent discipline, caretaker substance abuse, observation of violence, negativity about school, family criminality, or disruption.
Hint: (think of preschool, primary, elementary)
What are risk factors that HEIGHTEN the risk of EBD in preschool students?
this is used to plot the level of behavior of every student in the classroom. Students who are behaving positively progress upwards on the chart; those who are behaving negatively fall downwards. This makes every student accountable, and helps you monitor and reward progress.
What is a behavior chart?
Analyzes what causes the behaviors of students with EBD
Headaches and stomachaches not due to a medical condition, feeling unloved, nervousness or irritability, fearfulness, difficulty concentrating, short attention span or poor concentration.
What are Internalizing Behaviors of a student with EBD?
Other factors besides temperament that can predispose children to develop emotional or behavioral problems: Disease, Malnutrition/poor nutrition & Brain trauma
What are biological factors that may cause EBD?
regular school attendance, social/academic success, liked by peers & teachers, and involvement in extra curricular activities.
hint: (think of preschool, primary and elementary)
What are risk factors that LOWER the risk of EBD in students in elementary?
students who behave in positive ways are given tickets which are later placed in a jar and drawn twice a week. The winner is rewarded with a prize.
What is a lottery system?
Interviews with the parents and child, obtaining family history and medical information, and strength-based assessments.
What are other assessments used to identify students with an emotional and behavioral disorder?