Emotional Behavioral Disorders

BY: MOLLY PEARCE & ASHLEY HAUSER

About 1% of students in public schools in the United States receive special education under the ED
(EBD) category. The Department of Health and Human Services strongly suggest that the actual
prevalence of EBD is at least five times greater (about 5%). Education.com

Externalizing Behaviors - acting out

Having aggression towards self or others.
Three common problems associated with

externalizing behavior are as follows:

-hyperactivity
-aggression
-delinquency

*Commonly linked with ADHD*

Internalizing Behaviors socially withdrawn

Three common problems associated with

internalizing behaviors are as follows:

-Anorexia or Bulimia
-Depression
-Anxiety

A closer look at the differences

Externalizing Behaviors

Internalizing Behaviors

Violates basic rights of others

Exhibits painful shyness

Violates societal norms or rules

Is teased by peers

Has tantrums

Is neglected by peers

Steals; causes property loss or damage

Is depressed

Is hostile or defiant; argues

Is anorexic

Ignores teachers' reprimands

Is bulimic

Demonstrates obsessive/compulsive behaviors

Is socially withdrawn

Causes or threatens physical harm to people or

animals

Tends to be suicidal

Uses lewd or obscene gestures

Has unfounded fears and phobias

Is hyperactive

Tends to have low self-esteem

Has excessive worries
Panics

Effects
Many students with EBD have many academic

difficulties. Some include:

-Low GPA
-Drop out rate
-Absentee rate
-Struggles for graduation

Classroom Ideas for Externalizing Behaviors

Classroom Ideas for Internalizing Behaviors

What can we do to help?

Teacher involvement
Develop effective interventions
Encourage involvement with other students Work

groups, Ice breakers, ect.

Consequences to change behavior, talking to
students, and correcting environmental factors that
set the stage for misconduct

Apps
First The Visual Schedule App - $9.99

designed for caregivers to provide positive behavior

support. For individuals with communication needs,
developmental delays, Autism or those who benefit from a
structured environment; visual schedules serve to increase
independence and lower anxiety during transitions through
different activities.

First Then Visual