Special Education
Glossary

Emotional Disturbance

defined: 

 a condition that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics to a marked degree over a long period of time
  • 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; or
  • a tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems
explained:  
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http://www.video.dsu.edu:8080/ramgen/seed100/EBD.rm

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