This course presents the characteristics of children and adolescents with emotional and behavior disorders within the context of special education services. On completion of this course, students will have (1) knowledge of the origins and characteristics of the primary behavioral disorders, (2) procedures for identification and assessment, and (3) approaches of programming and instruction for ED/BD, autism and other related disabilities.

Objectives

1. Describe the terminology used to for emotional and behavioral disorders.
2. Define “prosocial” behavior.
3. Define emotional or behavioral disorder.
4. Discuss the prevalence of emotional or behavioral disorders.
5. List causes of emotional or behavioral disorders.
6. Discuss the identification process for emotional or behavioral disorders.
7. List the most prominent characteristics of students with emotional or behavioral disorders.
8. Describe the major educational considerations for students with emotional or behavioral disorders.
9. Describe assessment procedures for with emotional or behavioral disorders.
10. Discuss early intervention and transition for students with emotional or behavioral disorders.

This course presents the characteristics of children and adolescents with emotional and behavior disorders within the context of special education services. On completion of this course, students will have (1) knowledge of the origins and characteristics of the primary behavioral disorders, (2) procedures for identification and assessment, and (3) approaches of programming and instruction for ED/BD, autism and other related disabilities.