|
Behavioral Disorders (general)
Can usually be placed into two categories, externalizing or internalizing behavior disorders. Externalizing behaviors are often associated with hyperactivity, aggression, and delinquency. Aggression can be expressed towards others, objects, or themselves. These are easily witnessed negative behaviors. Internalizing behaviors are less noticeable than externalizing behaviors, and are usually expressed by being socially withdrawn. http://www.education.com/reference/article/emotional-behavioral-disorders-defined/ Excerpt from Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference, by D.D. Smith, 2007 edition, p. 236-242. |
In general Emotional and Behavior Disorders are associated with the following:
- An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors
- An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers
- Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances
- A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression
Children with Emotional and Behavior Disorders greatly in habits and behaviors, but here are some tips for working with a group of children:
|
When speaking to a child that has misbehaved:
|
Common externalized behavior disorders include Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
Common internalized behavior disorders include eating disorders and Anxiety Disorders; although these are important to be aware of, these are less likely to disturb work time.
Common internalized behavior disorders include eating disorders and Anxiety Disorders; although these are important to be aware of, these are less likely to disturb work time.
In our site, which was a summer school, we had a lot of children with IEPs (Individualized Education Plans, which means that they receive special education services) and we were constantly checking on and trying to manage behavior so the lesson or whatever activity we were doing would go as smoothly as possible. From our own observations and input from our teachers we were soon aware of the behavior problems that our children were dealing with. Many children had trouble staying focused, doing what our teachers asked of them, and even interacting with their peers. With these tips we hope that there can be less behavior management and more fun and learning with your kids!