emotionallydisturbed

Ø Type of behavior not different from normal children, but the degree of the behavior or its occurrence is exaggerated Ø Severely withdrawn, shy and reclusive Ø Will not talk to anyone or very few people Ø Extremely defiant and destructive Ø Severely hyperactive Ø Unable to control behavior Ø Difficulty in relating to others Ø Tells lies Ø Sad, cries Ø Frequent and intense mood changes Ø Self-stimulation – rocking, repetitive actions Ø Compulsive behavior which interferes with daily living
 * __ Emotionally Disturbed __**
 * // Possible characteristics //**

Ø Learn as much as you can about the student and how to handle him/her before the student’s first visit to the library media center Ø Quickly get to know the student’s academic and behavior level so he/she can succeed at least 90% of the time Ø Communicate the behavior you expect to the student. Be sure he/she understands all the rules. Be realistic Ø Punish or reinforce immediately after behavior is manifested Ø Structure the student’s library media center experience. Make being in the library a reward in itself Ø Minimize distractions Ø __Listen__ to the student Ø Show affection Ø Focus on the student’s positive traits Ø Reinforce the student with something he/she likes Ø Collaborate with classroom and all special education teacher(s) to determine behavioral modification program
 * // Teaching Implications //**

Source - PSLA Special Needs publication, 1994