Gargiulo Chapter 9 Vocab- Ebd

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mentally ill

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a generic term often used by professionals outside of the field of SPED to refer to individuals with EBD

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Emotional or Behavioural Disorder (EBD)

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a chronic condition characterized by behaviours that differ significantly from age norms and community standards to such a degree that educational performance is adversely effected

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Tourette Syndrome

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A neurological disorder characterized by motor tics and uncontrollable verbal outbursts

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emotional disturbance

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a term often used when referring to individuals with EBD

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socially maladjusted

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individuals whose social behaviours are atypical; often regarded as chronic social offenders

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Conduct disorder

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a common psychiatric disorder among children and youth characterized by disruptive and aggressive behavior as well as other actions that violate societal rules

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Clinically Derived Classification System

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a system frequently used by mental health professionals to describe childhood, adolescent, and adult mental disorders

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Statistically Derived Classification System

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a system developed to analyze patterns of behaviours based on statistical procedures that characterize children and youth with EBD

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Externalizing Disorders

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a behavior disorder characterized by aggressive, disruptive, acting-out behaviour

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Internalizing Disorders

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behavior disorders characterized by anxiety, withdrawal, fearfulness, and other conditions reflecting an individual's internal state

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Child Maltreatment

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the neglect and/or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of a child

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Positive Behavioural Support

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an alternative approach to punishment; a schoolwide, proactive way of addressing problematic behaviours

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primary prevention

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activities aimed at eliminating a problem or condition prior to its onset; may also refer to reducing the number of new instances of problematic behaviour

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secondary prevention

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efforts focusing on minimizing or eliminating potential risk factors in regard to persons with EBD; refers to minimizing the possibility that maladaptive or inappropriate behaviours will occur

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tertiary prevention

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efforts that attempt to limit the adverse consequences of an existing problem while maximizing a person's potential; in regard to persons with EBD, refers to an intense level of intervention using strategies and supports designed for individuals with chronic and intense behavior problems

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person-centered planning

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useful when developing a student's IEP; creates a vision for pupil's future based on an analysis of their strengths, needs, and preferences

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strength-based assessment

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an assessment model that looks at an individuals strengths, abilities, and accomplishments rather than on their deficits

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behavioural intervention plan

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a plan required by PL 105-17 for students with disabilities who exhibit problematic behavior; a proactive intervention approach that includes an FBA and the use of positive behavioural supports

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time management

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a proactive intervention strategy that attempts to maximize student engagement time and appropriately schedule class activities in addition to instruction in time management skills

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transition management

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the regulating of students as they move from one assignment to another or from one activity to another; a proactive behavior intervention strategy

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proximity and movement management

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a classroom management strategy focusing on the effective use of classroom space and the arrangement of the physical environment as a means of minimizing disruptive behaviour

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classroom arrangement

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the physical layout of the classroom and its décor; a proactive intervention technique designed to minimize disruptions while increasing pupil engagement

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mnemonic strategies

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a cognitive approach used to assist pupils in remembering material; the use of rhymes, pictures, acronyms, and similar aids to help in recall

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self-monitoring strategies

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a behavioural self-control strategy; pupils compare their performance to a criterion, record their efforts, and obtain reinforcement if appropriate

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content enhancements

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instructional aids designed to assist pupils in understanding major ideas, concepts, and vocabulary in a way that aids the acquisition, organization, and recall of material

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social skills training

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using direct instruction to teach students appropriate social behaviours; goal is to increase individual's social competency and acceptance

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interpersonal problem solving

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teaching pupils the cognitive skills needed to avoid and resolve interpersonal conflicts, peer pressure, and ways of coping with stress and their own feelings

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conflict resolution

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program designed to teach problem-solving skills along with strategies for negotiation and mediation

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crisis prevention and management programs

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techniques taught to teachers on how to effectively and proactively deal with student's violent, aggressive, and/or self-injurious behaviours; a proactive preventative approach

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wraparound plan

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a coordinated interagency effort at providing supports and services to students and their families in the natural environment- school, home, or community

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family-centered early intervention

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a philosophy of working with families that stresses family strengths and capabilities, the enhancement of skills, and the development of mutual partnerships between service providers and families

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physical restraint

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the restriction of a student's freedom of movement, physical activity, or access to their body

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seclusion

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the involuntary confinement of a student to a room or area from which they are physically prevented from leaving