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This text presents diagnostic, assessment, and educational applications for children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders through five theoretical models, clearly linking the theories to practice.   The theme of this text remains an ecological/systems perspective of emotional and behavioral disorders in children and youth, reflected in the examples used and the references cited.

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Preface  xv

Contributors  xvii

Chapter 1

Definition and characteristics

Questions to Consider

Orientation

Overview

Defining Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

Factors Influencing Concepts of Deviance

Sociological Parameters of Behavior

Concomitant Disorders

Defining and Classifying Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

A Conceptual Framework of EBD Characteristics

Dimensions of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

Demographics

Social ad Behavioral Characteristics

Intellectual and Academic Functioning

Language Characteristics

School Outcomes

Teacher Characteristics

Prevalence

Conclusions

Key Points

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 2

A Historical Perspective 

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Ancient Views: Greeks and Romans 

Early Middle Ages to the 1600s (Segregation Phase) 

1700s to 1800s (Transition Phase)

Early 1900s (Service Phase)

Mid-1900s 

Research and Emergence of Model Programs 

National Trends 

1960 to 1980 

Model Programs and Research 

Legislation and Litigation 

1980s to 1990’s

Political Climate and Legislation

2000 to Present  

Political Trends and Legislation

Status of Services for Students with EBD

Model Programs

Interagency Collaboration

Conclusions

Key Points

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 3

Identification and Assessment

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Federal Law Definition

Procedural Requirements Under IDEA

Comorbidity of Other Disorders with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

National Association of School Psychologists Guidelines

Assessment Procedures

Prereferral Interventions

Tests and Techniques for Assessment of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

Systematic Screening for Emotional/Behavioral Disorders 

Role of the Special Education Teacher in Identification 

Linking Assessment to Intervention

Multicultural Considerations

Conclusions 

Key Points 

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 4

Biophysical Model 

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Definition and Basic View 

Etiology and Development of Disordered Behavior 

Typical Evaluation Procedures

Educational Applications

Summary

Conclusions 

Key Points

Homework

Additional Readings  and Resources

Chapter 5

Psychodynamic Model 

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Definition and Basic View 

Etiology and Development of Disordered Behavior 

The Psychodynamic Goal: Healthy Development 

Typical Evaluation Procedures 

Educational Applications 

Summary 

Conclusions 

Key Points 

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 6

Cognitive Model

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Definition and Basic View

Etiology and Development of Disordered Behavior

Short-term Cognitive Processes

Long-term Cognitive Processes

Cognitive Interventions

Cognitive Evaluation Procedures

Questionnaires

Educational Applications

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

Interpersonal Problem Solving

Self-management or Self-regulation

Additional Cognitive Strategies

Summary 

Conclusions 

Key Points

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 7

Behavioral Model

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Definition and Basic View 

Etiology and Development of Disordered Behavior 

Typical Evaluation Procedures 

Educational Applications

Behavior Management and Behavioral Principles

Summary 

Conclusions 

Key Points

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 8

Ecological/Systems Model

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Definition and Basic View 

Etiology and Development of Disordered Behavior 

Typical Evaluation Procedures 

Ecological/Systems Units and Their Educational Applications

Systems of Care: The Child and Adolescent Service system Program

Summary 

Conclusions 

Key Points

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 9

Internalizing Disorders 

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

A Developmental Framework for Internalizing Disorders 

Depression 

Definition and Prevalence 

Characteristics and Symptoms 

Related Conditions

Etiology and Development 

Predisposing Factors 

Intervention and Treatment 

Implications for Teachers

Anxiety Disorders 

Prevalence 

Etiology of Anxious and Fearful Behavior 

Separation Anxiety Disorder 

Fears and Specific Phobias 

School-related Fears and Phobias 

School Phobia versus Separation Anxiety Disorder 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 

Panic Disorder 

Comorbidity 

Implications for Teachers 

Conclusions 

Key Points 

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 10

Externalizing Disorders 

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 

Definition and Prevalence 

Characteristics and Symptoms 

Assessment  Procedures 

Etiology and Development 

Intervention and Treatment 

Conduct Disorders and Aggression 

Definition and Prevalence 

Etiology 

Intervention and Treatment 

Conclusions 

Key Points 

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 11

Adolescence 

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Defining Adolescence and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders in Adolescence 

Developmental Changes 

The Adolescent with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders 

Dealing with Adolescent Issues in the Schools 

Dropping Out 

Sex-related Problems 

Sex Education 

Social Rejection

Substance Abuse 

Substance Abuse Education 

Gangs, Delinquency, and the Juvenile Offender

with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders 

Self-Destructive Behavior 

Troubled Girls 

Interventions for Adolescents with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders 

Transition Planning 

Behavioral Interventions 

Counseling Techniques and Classroom Groups 

Conclusions 

Key Points 

Homework Questions

Additional Readings and Resources

Chapter 12

Special Issues  In the Schools

Questions to Consider

Orientation 

Overview 

Youth Violence 

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports

Academic Instruction and Students with EBD

Inclusion

Conclusions 

Key Points

Homework Questions

Additional Readings 

References 

Index