EBDEmotional Behavioral

Disorder

EBDThe History of

EBDThe History ofThe term “emotional

disturbance” was first developed by Eli Mike Bower

in the 1960s,

Brower did a research on identifying students who

needed services because of severe emotional and behavioral problems.

The mainstreaming of exceptional children in the classroom was one of

Bower's primary interests. The guidelines for identifying children with

emotional handicaps in federal law PL94-142 were based on the

conceptual model developed in his book, The Early Identification of

Children With Educational Handicaps. 

EBDCharacteristics of

Characteristics of

A condition in which emotional responses of

an individual are different from generally

accepted norms

a specific diagnosis where the child displays persistent and severe

behaviors. 'Social, Emotional and

Behavioral Difficulties' (SEBD)

EBD

Characteristics of EBDDue to the potential emotional

disturbances, CWEBD may refuse or unsuccessfully be able

to utilize educational opportunities offered to them and may seem to be challenging

to manage.

Disruptive, anti-social and aggressive behavior;

Poor peer and family relationships;

Hyperactivity, attention and concentration problems.

Symptoms

EBDDifferent Types of

One may have witnessed a stressful event or had a big

change in their normal lifestyle. This could then have an adverse reaction on their behavior and the child may

become prone to truancy, vandalism, or

fighting.

ADJUSTMENT DISORDER

1 The type of stress that can trigger an adjustment disorder/stress response

includes:

Ending of a relationship or a marriageDeath of a loved oneBeing a victim of a crimeHaving an accidentUndergoing a major life change (such as getting married, having a baby, or retiring from a job)Living through a disaster, such as a fire, flood, or hurricane

ANXIETY DISORDER

One may be prone to frequent panic attacks. The child may

also display inappropriate emotional responses, such as outbursts of laughter or

crying out of context

PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS

School Phobia

Separation Anxiety

Fear of new foods

Generalized Anxiety

Disorder (GAD)

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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)

One displays anxiety through recurrent and persistent obsessions or compulsions. Behaviors may include repetitive hand washing, praying, counting, and repeating words

silently.

Genetic Stress Life changing events Changes in the brain

(imbalance of serotonin in the brain)

Personality (‘perfectionist’ ‘neat freaks’)

Thinking mode – (over-thinkers)

CAUSES:3

ATTENTION DEFICIT/ HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

A condition that impairs an individual’s ability to properly focus and to control impulsive behaviors, or it may make the person overactive. (Center for Disease

Control and Prevention)According to the Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University,

males are two to three times more likely than females to get AD/HD.

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OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER (ODD)

Characterized by hostile, irritable and uncooperative attitudes in children. (Children’s Mental Health-Ontario)

5 Persistent refusal to comply with instructions or rules Stubbornness to compromise with adults or peers Failing to accept responsibility Easily annoyed, angered or irritated

Characteristics

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

An exposure to an extremely traumatic event or series of events in a child’s life,

or witnessing or learning about a death or injury to someone close to the child.

A month after exposure to the stressful event, children responses’ include intense fear,

difficulty falling asleep, nightmares, numbing of general responsiveness, or

may lose skills (toilet training) and expressive languageMutism

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CONDUCT DISORDER

16% of boys and 9% of girls

A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of

others or major age-appropriate social norms or rules are violated.”

Characteristics:1.Parental Objections2.Bully or threaten others 3.Physically cruel to animal

and people Associated with an early onset of sexual behavior, drinking, smoking, and reckless and

risk-taking acts.

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ANOREXIA NERVOSA BULIMIA NERVOSA

Signs: extremely low body weight, dry skin, hair loss, depressive symptoms,

constipation, low blood pressure.

Distorted body image: “overweight and unattractive”

Essential features are binge eating then, compensatory methods to prevent weight

gain.

Symptoms: loss of menstruation, fatigue or muscle weakness, gastrointestinal

problems or intolerance of cold weather.

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BIPOLAR DISORDER

Characterized by alternating behavior, the “extremes of emotions”

10 also known as manic-depressive illness a brain disorder that causes unusual

shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. 

A serious emotional disorder in which a schizophrenic person may lose touch

with reality that would lead to changes in personality

SCHIZOPHRENIA

Symptoms: Hallucinations and delusions, disorganized speech, or catatonic

behavior

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• losing touch with reality• seeing or hearing things that don’t

exist • holding irrational and unfounded

beliefs• acting strangely

They are:

Did you know?

1 in every 100 persons suffer from schizophrenia

More than 26M people are living with Schizophrenia - WHO

EBDPrograms for

people with

EBDPrograms for people with

People with EBD need a comfortable

environment with familiar peers and

extra-family support, love and care.

World Mental Health Day#changeyourmindRaise awareness about mental ill health “ ”

The Mental Health Day on 10th of October coincides with the National

Mental Health Week, 5th-12th October 2014.

Did you know?

Make a promise to yourself

#changeyourmind

Mental Health begins with you.