Behavioural difficulties

Emotional behavioural disorder refers to a condition in which the behaviour or emotional responses of an individual deviate significantly from generally accepted norms, adversely affecting the child’s performance. The term EBD, which stands for Emotional Behavioural Disorder, is a broad term often used to group a range of more specific difficulties, such as behaviors that interfere with a child’s own learning or the learning of their peers.

EBD is generally diagnosed when a child displays persistent and severe behaviors.

Due to potential emotional difficulties or disturbances, children with EBD may struggle to effectively utilize educational opportunities offered to them, making them potentially difficult or challenging to manage. This is often because their brain receives and processes information differently than a child who does not have EBD.

Common characteristics of emotional and behavioral difficulties include disruptive, antisocial, and aggressive behavior; poor peer and family relationships; and hyperactivity, attention, and concentration problems.