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Serving children with emotional or behavior disorders: implications for educational policy.
Steven R Forness1, Esther Sinclair1, Andrew T Russell1
1Department of Psychiatry.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Addressing challenges in educating children with emotional or behavioral disorders requires effective interdisciplinary cooperation. Key issues include diagnostic eligibility, teacher roles, and treatment controversies for students.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- Children with emotional or behavioral disorders face significant educational hurdles.
- Current educational systems grapple with diagnostic and service delivery challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss major issues impacting the education of children with emotional or behavioral disorders.
- To emphasize the critical need for enhanced interdisciplinary cooperation.
Main Methods:
- The study discusses four key issues.
- Analysis of diagnostic eligibility, economic influences on teacher roles, interdisciplinary barriers, and controversial treatments.
Main Results:
- Diagnostic eligibility for special education services presents a significant problem.
- Economic factors are influencing the role of teachers.
- Barriers hinder effective collaboration between parents and educators.
- Controversial treatments are a concern for school children.
Conclusions:
- Effective interdisciplinary cooperation is essential for improving educational outcomes.
- Addressing these multifaceted issues requires a collaborative approach involving all stakeholders.