There is a growing number of children and teenagers who are being permanently excluded from school as a result of emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The symptoms are as varied as the children themselves, but the main indicators are disruptive, anti-social and aggressive behaviour, over-activity, attention problems, difficult peer and family relationships and poor school attendance. Children may lack self-confidence, emotional intelligence and resilience. The incidence of EBD in children appears to be rising, but there may be other contributory factors at work. Children who would once have been labelled "naughty" may now be viewed as having special educational needs, a conduct disorder or an underlying mental health problem.
There is a growing number of children and teenagers who are being permanently excluded from school as a result of emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). The symptoms are as varied as the children themselves, but the main indicators are disruptive, anti-social and aggressive behaviour, over-activity, attention problems, difficult peer and family relationships and poor school attendance. Children may lack self-confidence, emotional intelligence and resilience. The incidence of EBD in children appears to be rising, but there may be other contributory factors at work. Children who would once have been labelled "naughty" may now be viewed as having special educational needs, a conduct disorder or an underlying mental health problem.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, school children, school exclusion, school phobia, school social work, school social workers, severe learning disabilities, special education, special educational needs, behaviour problems, children, emotionally disturbed children;