SERVICESEmotional Disturbances
These conditions can include academic difficulties that have no mental explanations, social concerns, an inability to control feelings or behaviors, unstable moods, and/or anxiety directly related to school or personal issues. While the actual cause of emotional disturbance has not been definitively determined, research focuses on biological origins (such as heredity or brain disorders), social origins (such as family circumstances and stress), and diet.
Feeling of sadness
Change in appetite- unrelated to dieting, losing weight
Change in sleep pattern: - either trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
A problem in cognitive processes.
Decreased energy and increased lethargic
Loss of interest in activities that the person once enjoyed.
The feeling of worthlessness and guilt.
Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of death.
SERVICESCause
Identifying students with emotional disturbance is key because many of these students can be misconstrued as simply ”bad apples” in school. Their poor behavior, academic performance, and social skills can be seen as a phase or as naughty. Misunderstanding the symptoms can be especially common when a child is high functioning on the spectrum of symptoms.
Genetic factors
Environmental factors
Psychological factors
Social factors
Biological factors