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33 Cards in this Set
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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 |
A neurological disorder characterized by motor tics and uncontrollable verbal outbursts |
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emotional disturbance |
a term often used when referring to individuals with EBD |
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socially maladjusted |
individuals whose social behaviours are atypical; often regarded as chronic social offenders |
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Conduct disorder |
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 |
a system frequently used by mental health professionals to describe childhood, adolescent, and adult mental disorders |
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Statistically Derived Classification System |
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 |
behavior disorders characterized by anxiety, withdrawal, fearfulness, and other conditions reflecting an individual's internal state |
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Child Maltreatment |
the neglect and/or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of a child |
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Positive Behavioural Support |
an alternative approach to punishment; a schoolwide, proactive way of addressing problematic behaviours |
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primary prevention |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
program designed to teach problem-solving skills along with strategies for negotiation and mediation |
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crisis prevention and management programs |
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 |
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 |
the restriction of a student's freedom of movement, physical activity, or access to their body |
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seclusion |
the involuntary confinement of a student to a room or area from which they are physically prevented from leaving |