Unit 7 Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

Question 1

Low average intelligence, behind academically, high dropout rate
Receptive, Expressive, and Pragmatic difficulties
No universally accepted definition
Definition (IDEA 2004)
Inappropriate behavior in normal circumstances
Inability to have satisfactory relationships with peers
General mood of unhappiness or depression
Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors

Answer 1

Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities

Question 2

Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities Assessments (3)

Answer 2

*often includes doctors diagnosis or referral

Functional Behavior assessment
Strength based planning
Person-centered planning

Question 3

complete behavior analysis gathering data about what is taking place before/during/after inappropriate behavior to determine what we can do to change the behavior; from FBA we can develop a Behavior Intervention plan that lists interventions that can modify the situation, the environment, the triggers, etc..

Answer 3

Functional and Behavioral Assessment

Question 4

all children have strengths– deficits are simply opportunities to learn, so focuses on their strengths

Answer 4

Strength Based Planning

Question 5

involves student and pares, student’s preferences and needs

Answer 5

Person-centered planning

Question 6

Physical Environment

• transitions (cues, management, etc..)
• time management
• classroom design

Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral

• positive reinforcement
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Social Skills

Instructional

• relevant design and delivery
• engaging

Answer 6

Emotional and behavioral interventions

Question 7

4 Dimensions of Behaviors

Answer 7

Frequency
Duration: Length
Intensity: Severity
Age Appropriateness- development