Emotional Disturbance

Emotional Disturbance

Emotional disturbance refers to a series of interrelated emotional and social disabilities.

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), emotional disturbance is defined as:

“…a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child’s educational performance:

An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.

An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.

Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.

A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.

A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.”

It is the function of the therapist to find a way for patients to cope with the dissabilities and work towards a successful outcome.

At Miami Counseling Center we specialize in the succseful treatment of emotionally disturbed patients.  Call us for a no cost preliminary appointment.

Emotionally disturbance dissorders vary in severity, and the disability may be temporary or permanent.

Specific emotional disturbances might include:

• Childhood schizophrenia

• Anxiety disorders

• Bipolar disorder

• Conduct disorders

• Eating disorders

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Psychotic disorders.

• Mutism or failure to speak in selected circumstances

• Seriously aggressive or acting-out behavior

 

Let us help your child with emotional disturbance, To discuss any emotional disturbance problems, please contact us,