The Guidelines for Serving Students with Emotional Disturbance in Educational Settings is intended to serve as a resource for IEP teams looking to comprehensively address the needs of this population of students. Research has pointed to a direct correlation between low income status and emotional disorders, but the exact reasons for this correlation are unknown. Characteristics. Each student with an emotional disturbance will have characteristics that are unique to that individual.

Emotional Disturbance. Strategies. It is important to implement strategies that address the needs of the individual. We recommend that you apply these strategies across home, school, and community contexts. Go to the Site Map for a full list of resources and activities! This presentation briefly describes characteristics, teaching strategies, and research-based interventions for students with emotional behavior disorders. Emotional and behavior disorders in children covers a broad spectrum, including children with aggressive or disruptive behavior, oppositional defiant disorder, problems with self-injury and other conditions. In order to effectively teach children with behavioral disorders, teachers need to be well-prepared with modified lesson plans, instructional tactics and techniques. I am currently teaching young adolescents, many with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. To facilitate a predictable and consistent environment, we create class guidelines, procedures, and engagement systems so each student knows the class expectations and routines. Here are four strategies that have really worked with my students. 1. SOCIAL SKILLS DEFINED "Social skills are the specific behaviors when interacting with others." Social skill deficiency is a defining characteristic of emotional and Students with emotional disturbances and social maladjustment propose a unique challenge to educators. Although similar in their behaviors, student needs are quite different. In order