"Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Current Definitions, Terminology, " by Edward A. Polloway, Rosel H. Schewel et al.

LC Journal of Special Education

Title

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Current Definitions, Terminology, and Prevalence

Authors

Edward A. Polloway, University of LynchburgFollow
Rosel H. Schewel, University of Lynchburg
James M. Kauffman, University of Virginia
Antonia Charles, University of Lynchburg
Tom E.C. Smith, University of Arkansas
James R. Patton, University of Texas at Austin
Lihua Yang, University of Arkansas

Abstract

This study provides an analysis of state guidelines with respect to terminology and definitions in emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) as well as demographic trends. The data were analyzed from the web-based state guidelines for terminology and definitions for all 50 states and the District of Columbia and then from mining data from the most recent reports of the United States Department of Education on IDEA (USDOE, 2015, 2016). Significant findings included current information on state-based terminology, state definitions, and school prevalence. Implications are made with special attention to these factors as identified above as they relate to educational programs in the field. Suggestions are made for future research.

Recommended Citation

Polloway, Edward A.; Schewel, Rosel H.; Kauffman, James M.; Charles, Antonia; Smith, Tom E.C.; Patton, James R.; and Yang, Lihua (2017) "Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Current Definitions, Terminology, and Prevalence," LC Journal of Special Education: Vol. 13, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/lc-journal-of-special-education/vol13/iss1/2

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