Casual Factors of Ebd

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Causal Factors of EBD name course date Causal Factors of EBD It is difficult to clearly identify the reason students suffer from EBD. Clinical research has not pinpointed the specific cause, however, there are casual factors that coincide with Emotional and Behavioral Disorder. It is important to understand these factors so that a successful strategy for intervention can be created. The causal factors that coincide with EBD are placed into one of two categories. The first category is internal, and includes biological factors that are part of the physical makeup of the student. The second category is external and includes factors such as culture, family, and school (Yell, Meadows, Drasgow, and Shriner, 2009). Emotional and Behavior Disorder causes are complex and often come from a combination of causal factors rather that a single factor or life event. A student who is affected by the causal factors contributing to EBD will not necessarily develop the disorder, however they are considered to be at a higher level of risk for EBD. There is also a correlation between the stage of development a student is at when he experiences the causal factors. The younger the child begins to experience the factors, the more likely it will be that they develop EBD (Yell, et al, 2009). Internal or biological factors originate in the body or the mind of the child and occur naturally. Factors that fit under the internal category are hyperactivity, schizophrenia, depression, and difficulty with concentration. Factors such as these make it very difficult for a student to adjust socially, or develop problem-solving skills in the classroom and therefore lead to disruptive behavior problems (Yell, et al, 2009). External factors originate in the child’s environment. For example the home life of a student can trigger EBD.
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