Module – Emotional Disturbance (IDEA Definition)
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), an emotional disturbance is a condition where a child shows one or more emotional or behavioural characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree.
These difficulties must adversely affect educational performance.
Key points:
- Long-term emotional or behavioural difficulties
- Significant impact on school learning and functioning
- May include mental health conditions such as schizophrenia
- Typically excludes social maladjustment (e.g., behaviour issues without emotional disorder)
Common characteristics may include:
- Difficulty building or maintaining relationships
- Inappropriate behaviours or emotions in normal situations
- Pervasive unhappiness or depression
- Physical symptoms or fears linked to school or personal situations
- Poor impulse control or emotional regulation
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