EBD

WHAT IS ‘EBD’?

‘EBD’ stands for Emotional Behavioural Disorder (often referred to as 'Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) and refers to a condition in which behaviour or emotional responses of an individual are so different from generally accepted norms, that they adversely affect that child's performance. The term EBD is a broad term often used to group a range of more specific difficulties such as behaviour which interferes with a child's own learning or the learning of their peers.

EBD is generally a specific diagnosis where the child displays persistent and severe behaviours. It can also be referred to as 'Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties' (SEBD).

Due to the potential emotional difficulties or disturbance, children with EBD may refuse or unsuccessfully be able to utilise educational opportunities offered to them and are therefore potentially difficult or challenging to manage. Often due to the fact that the child’s brain receives and processes information differently than a child who does not suffer from EBD.

WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS/ SYMPTOMS OF EBD ?

• Disruptive, anti-social and aggressive behaviour
• Poor peer and family relationships
• Hyperactivity, attention and concentration problems

TYPES OF EBD

A child with EBD will usually have their behaviour categorised into recognisable disorders, such as one of the following:-

• Adjustment Disorders. A child suffering from an Adjustment Disorder may have witnessed a stressful event or had a big change in their normal lifestyle. This could then have an adverse reaction on their behaviour and the child may become prone to truancy, vandalism, or fighting.

• Anxiety Disorders. A child suffering from an Anxiety Disorder may be prone to frequent panic attacks. Here the child may complain of physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach aches. The child may also display inappropriate emotional responses, such as outbursts of laughter or crying out of context

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ('OCD'). A child suffering from EBD may also have an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Here the child can display recurrent and persistent obsessions or compulsions. Behaviours may include repetitive hand washing, praying, counting, and repeating words silently.

Children with EBD need to be in environments which allow them to interact comfortably. They will often feel more comfortable in smaller groups with familiar peers, where extra support can be offered. Children will benefit from having structured and routine educational instructions. This can assist them in reaching their full academic potential.

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