A Challenging Future: Current Barriers and Recommended Action for Our Field

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Webber ◽  
Brenda Scheuermann
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Young People ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Educational Programming ◽  
Recommendations For Action ◽  
Recommended Action

More children and youth are developing emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) while services are dwindling. Social factors, unsympathetic public policy, and ineffective educational programming are formidable barriers for those of us who care about and work with these young people. However, we cannot desist in our responsibility as professionals. Through expanded expertise and ardent advocacy, we can make a difference in these regressive trends. This article presents an overview of current forces impinging on the field of EBD and offers some recommendations for action.

Intervention Research in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: An Analysis of Studies from 1980–1993

1996 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glen Dunlap ◽  
Karen E. Childs
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Intervention Research ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Assessment Data ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Status

The purpose of the current study was to examine the status of experimental research on interventions designed to modify behaviors of children and youth with emotional and/or behavioral disorders (EBD). Twelve journals published between 1980 and 1993 were surveyed to explore possible trends in five descriptive dimensions of the research, including subject characteristics, settings, research design, dependent variables, and independent variables (interventions). In addition, the database was examined to determine whether interventions were based on individualized processes of assessment. The results showed negligible trends, and very few studies reported interventions that were individualized on the basis of assessment data. The discussion addresses the general status of intervention research and the need for applied research.

Problems Related to Underservice: A Rejoinder

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. Kauffman ◽  
Richard L. Simpson ◽  
Devery R. Mock
Keyword(s):  
Personal Identity ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Objective Data ◽  
Overwhelming Evidence ◽  
Central Argument

Objective data provide overwhelming evidence that children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) are underidentified and underserved. This was the central argument in our November 2007 Forum article to which Harry, Hart, Klingner, Cramer, and Sturges responded. In this rejoinder, we continue to assert the dramatic need to offer appropriate educational services to all children with EBD independent of their personal identity and characteristics. Although we identify areas of agreement with Harry et al., we challenge many of their assertions related to our article and continue to affirm that underservice of learners with EBD is the greatest challenge.

Parental Perspectives on Comprehensive Services for Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

1995 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Soderlund ◽  
Michael H. Epstein ◽  
Kevin P. Quinn ◽  
Carla Cumblad ◽  
Sonya Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Systems Of Care ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Disorders ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Community Services ◽  
System Of Care ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Comprehensive Services

Concern about the educational, legal, and psychological/social problems experienced by children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) has led to the development of new approaches to serving these youngsters and their families. One new approach includes the evolution of a comprehensive, community-based system of care. This study solicited parent participation in a county-wide needs assessment designed to create the foundation for the development of a comprehensive system of care. Parents (N = 121) were surveyed to obtain their perceptions of their contacts with various service agencies as well as to gather their input into how comprehensive services could best be designed and implemented. Overall, parents viewed the services their family had received as favorable. However, their needs and concerns focused on obtaining information about community services, finding recreational activities for parents and children, and locating transition programs and alternative schooling for their children. The information presented will prove helpful for policy makers, agency administrators, and school personnel developing systems of care to more effectively address the needs of children with EBD and their families.

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