Effective Supports for Students with Emotional and Behavioral

For courses in Behavior Disorders, Behavior Consultation, and Behavior Management

Also ideal for administrators, teachers, and support staff involved with programs for supporting students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders (EBD).

A unique combination of material on understanding and supporting students with emotional and behavioral problems and practical methods for dealing effectively with these students in a variety of settings—from the general education classroom to specialized intervention programs.

The combination of content presented in this book helps readers understand the key issues associated with providing support for students experiencing EBD and includes highly practical methods for working effectively with these students. The book carefully examines key assumptions to take into account when working with this student population, major psychological issues facing students experiencing EBD, and key methods for providing teacher-students and peer relationships that support psychological health and academic engagement for these students. Also included are methods for developing specialized interventions to support students with EBD in developing skills that will enable them to be successful independent learners.  A wide range of forms and case studies enable readers to successfully implement the concepts and methods presented throughout the book, and helpful Reflection activities ensure comprehension of the material. Grounded in the authors’ extensive experience the book is designed to support students with EBD in learning the most fundamental and critical steps necessary to learn to assume responsibility for their social and academic success.