Emotional Behavioral Disorder Disability Research

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Disability Research Assignment

Understanding Emotional Behavioral Disorder (EBD)

Web-Based Resources:

American Psychological Association (APA). http://www.apa.org/. APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. The mission of the APA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people's lives.

Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD). http://www.ccbd.net / CCBD is committed to students who are identified as having emotional and behavioral disorders and those whose behavior puts them at risk for failure in school, home, and/or community. CCBD supports prevention of problem behavior and enhancement of social, emotional, and educational well-being of all children and youth.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). http://www.nami.org / NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is committed to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.

National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). http://www.naset.org/emotionaldisturbance2.0.html NASET is a national professional association that seeks to meet a critical need for many of America's special education teachers. This organization helps members stay abreast of current issues that are shaping the field, affecting the lives of students.

National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. http://ffcmh.org / Serves to provide advocacy at the national level for the rights of children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families. This organization provides leadership and technical assistance to a nation-wide network of family run organizations, and collaborates with family run and other child serving organizations for the betterment of mental health care in America.

Definition of EBD

Emotional or behavioral disorders are an established pattern of one or more of the following emotional or behavioral responses: withdrawal or anxiety, depression, problems with mood, or feelings of self-worth; disordered thought processes with unusual behavior patterns and atypical communication styles; or aggression, hyperactivity, or impulsivity. The established pattern of emotional or behavioral responses must adversely affect educational or developmental performance, including intrapersonal, academic, vocational, or social skills; be significantly different from appropriate age, cultural, or ethnic norms; and be more than temporary, expected responses to stressful events in the environment. The emotional or behavioral responses must be consistently exhibited in at least three different settings, two of which must be educational settings, and one other setting in either the home, child care, or community. The responses must not be primarily the result of intellectual, sensory, or acute or chronic physical health conditions (ASEC, 2005).

Etiology of EBD