Abstract
This paper discusses social skills training programs within schools that are implemented in order to combat behavioral disorders among children. The paper specifically focuses on the most common behavioral disorder among children, which is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It looks at the role of prevention intervention programs for children who have these behavioral disorders.

From the Paper
"The role of prevention interventions with children who have behavioral disorders can not be stressed enough. It is of the utmost importance that attention be focused on ensuring that behavior disorders among children do not develop into anti-social behavior later on. Furthermore, children with behavior disorders that exhibit aggressive and oppositional behavior are at risk for the development of serious anti-social behavior that can persist into adulthood. Bauer and Webster-Stratton (2006) determined that training programs for parents are an effective means of promoting positive parenting and strategies for discipline, as well as enhance the child's social skills, emotional self-regulation, and ability to solve problems. These researchers also suggested that family doctors can play a role in prevention by practicing developmental surveillance of patients with behavior disorders in order to prevent disruptive behavior problems, address the concerns of parents, and nurture the healthy development of the children's social and emotional competency."

Tags:stress, development, social, teachers

Abstract
This paper discusses classroom management for teachers with children with emotional and behavioral disorders and describes the necessary tools that a teacher requires in order to teach these classes. In particular, the paper focuses on how a teacher needs to be able to assess the disorder, have set strategies to deal with these disorders, and have the appropriate teaching materials to successfully implement the desired strategies.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Informal Assessment Tools
Teaching Strategies
Teaching Materials

From the Paper
"In order to successfully implement the above listed strategies, the classroom teacher will have to have appropriate resources. Of most importance is that of human resources. Because of the multitude of individual personalities that are found in a modern-day classroom, a classroom teacher cannot be left alone and expected to successfully provide both management and learning. For this reason, it is absolutely essential that the teacher is provided with competent support staff."
"Support staff in itself must be diverse in order to handle all the unique classroom needs. A the administrative level, there needs to be administrative support and interventions available when a situation cannot be easily handled within the classroom as it disrupts the flow of the entire class. The administration should also have a student strategist who is in charge of coordinating and developing the individual student behavior strategies, a job that often requires the coordination of numerous service providers."

Tags:learning classroom, mental health

Abstract
Research into these behavioral disorders suggests that brain chemistry and genetics are responsible for predisposition to the conditions, with environmental aspects also a factor. This paper examines the biological approach looking for the definite genetic cause and the child development approach looking at the impact of the environment. Each of these approaches looks at the problem with a different focus and with each approach comes a different understanding of the nature of behavioral conditions in children.

From the Paper
"Cognitive development is described by Jean Piaget's four stages theory. Piaget describes four stages that every child develops through, where in each stage the child thinks differently, acquiring new thinking skills with every stage. These stages are sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. In the sensorimotor period a child's behavior is determined by looking, seeing and feeling, rather than thinking. In the preoperational period children lack the ability to think logically, they assume their experience is the same as everyone else's, they are unable to rearrange their thoughts and they mix up cause and effect. "

Tags:genetics, cognitive, development, piaget, ADHD, autism

Abstract
This paper looks at various disorders that cause suffering in people from either a biological, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral standpoint. The areas touched on are eating disorders, substance abuse, issues of sex/gender, impulse control and personality disorders. The paper explains that the common characteristic of these disorders is an individual's lack of ability to prevent the impulses and how all have the component of anxiety as a common thread. The paper also includes a table that sets out the official 'List Classifications' for all these disorders.

Outline:
Biological Components of Eating
Biological Components of Substance Abuse
Biological Components of Sex/Gender/Sexual Disorders
Biological Components of Personality Disorders
Emotional Components of Eating
Emotional Components of Substance Abuse
Emotional Components of Sex/Gender/Sexual Disorders
Emotional Components of Personality Disorders
Cognitive Components of Eating
Cognitive Components of Substance Abuse
Cognitive Components of Sex/Gender/Sexual Disorders
Cognitive Components of Personality Disorders
Behavioral Components of Eating
Behavioral Components of Substance Abuse
Behavioral Components of Sex/Gender/Sexual Disorders
Behavioral Components of Personality Disorders

From the Paper
''The biological components of eating are much the same as with any other naturally occurring bodily process; however, once the process becomes out of control, eating disorders can arise when the impulse to eat or not to eat, binge and purge, or not to do so, to eat nothing, even when one knows one should eat. A number of theories indicate a compelling biological component with regard obese individuals desiring to eat even when not hungry. The biological component with regard to individuals with eating disorders that include anorexia nervosa, binge eating, and bulimia have particular and specific characteristics. A genetic predisposition theory exists that is sustained by an increase of the number of women being diagnosed with bulimia. These women have a family history of eating disorders. In addition, identical twin sisters are more likely to have the disorder than non-identical twins (The Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders, 2010)."

Tags:characteristic, anxiety, biological, disorders

Abstract
The paper looks at the symptoms of schizophrenia and the approach of
psychopathology towards this serious mental disorder. The paper then focuses on mental disorders that have a specific link to certain stages of lifespan development, such as mental retardation, learning disorders, pervasive developmental disorders such as autism, and attention deficit and disruptive behavior disorders.

Outline:
Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Lifespan Disorders

From the Paper
"Schizophrenia is a complex and serious mental disorder, characterized by severe disturbances of thought, perception, mood and behavior. Its prevalence worldwide is about 1% , affecting people of all races, gender and socioeconomic status, but most commonly found among urban poor, possibly due to very stressful living conditions. Schizophrenia has a profound debilitating effect on a sufferers and people related to them. If left untreated, it could eventually lead to suicide (up to 40% of people diagnosed with schizophrenia will attempt suicide at some point in their lives) (Hansell, J., & Damour, L., 2005)."

Tags:mental, retardation, autism, learning, disabilities, ADHD

Abstract
This paper explores the transitional period between education and entering the workforce for young people with emotional and behavioral disturbances (E/BD). The paper further addresses the privileges and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) granted to these individuals. According to the paper, these help improve the students' educational options through facilitating pedagogical strategies that minimize the negative impact that E/BD can have on concentration and performance.

From the Paper
"Students with emotional and behavioral disturbances (E/BD) are granted privileges and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) (Lane, Gresham, & O'Shaughnessy, 2002). These help improve the students' educational options through facilitating pedagogical strategies that minimize the negative impact that E/BD can have on concentration and performance ..."

Tags:behavioral, disorder, postsecondary

Abstract
Extinction is the process whereby the fear or stimulus that triggers the anxiety disorder is removed from the subject. This paper addresses how extinction is being used to help treat anxiety disorders. It also looks at drug treatments that effectuate extinction in patients and what types of panic disorders are being effectively treated using extinction.

Outline:
Introduction
What is Extinction?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Pharmacotherapy
Conclusions

From the Paper
"Another approach to obtaining the goal of extinction is to shut off the receptor. So instead of dealing with the patient's relationship to the stimulus itself, doctor's have been trying to shut off the part of the brain that fear reports to. Fear memory has been most commonly associated with the Amygdala region of the brain.(Travis, 2004) This begs the question, what part of the brain does fear extinction involve? The medial prefrontal cortex has commonly been cited as the location in the brain where fear-inhibiting memories are stored. (Travis, 2004) This is because that part of the brain has the right connections to the fear response, and when animals with this section of the brain damaged have received treatments aimed at extinction, they have found that by the next day, all fear has returned. (Travis, 2004)"

Tags:panic, Cognitive, Behavioral, Pharmacotherapy

Abstract
This paper explains how clinicians, psychologists, psychiatrist, and medical professionals classify mental disorders. It then goes on to address the biological, emotional, cognitive and behavioral components of three symptom disorders: anorexia bulimia, alcohol abuse, and exhibitionism; and one personality disorder: narcissistic personality disorder.

Outline:
Eating Disorders
Bulimia Nervosa
Substance Abuse
Alcohol Abuse
Sex/Gender Disorders
Sexual Disorders
Exhibitionism
Personality Disorders
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Conclusion

From the Paper
''Bulimia is one of the most widely known eating disorders. Some of the key characteristics of bulimia include binging and purging, forced vomiting, use of laxatives, excess exercising, and fasting in order to lose weight. Eating disorders are characterized by the thought that "one's physical shape reflects one's value or worth" (Hansell & Damour, 2008, p. 296). People who suffer from bulimia find comfort in eating, but are then so overcome with shame and guilt over eating the food and feeling so out of control that they then purge themselves. When a person vomits, the body is caused to release endorphins (which make you happy). After a long period of binging and purging, a person might get to the point where even if they haven't overeaten, they still purge to make themselves feel good. While bulimia can be triggered by many things, some of the main causes are coming off of a restrictive diet, and stressful events where food is turned to for comfort (Web MD, 2005-2011)."

Tags:disorders, physical, abuse

Abstract
This paper looks into the issue of increasing violent behavior among young school age children, while asserting that there is growing evidence that early intervention by schools to correct maladaptive behavior may result in decreased violent behavior as these children grow older. Furthermore, this paper looks at the issue from the view of early childhood professionals, stating the importance of recognizing these aggressive behaviors and managing them properly. The paper discusses the differences between normal maladaptive behavior from pathological behavioral disorders as well as the theories that govern a child's development of behavior and how these are applied to the current knowledge of managing behavior. Lastly, the paper discusses methods or models that are used to correct these behaviors.

Outline:
Introduction
Normal Misbehavior and Disruptive Behavior in Preschool Children
Theories in Child Behavior Development
Management for Normative misbehavior among Preschoolers
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In the two cases presented by Goodwin et al (2003), these preschoolers were seen to manifest with behavioral problems due to reasons that could and were remedied by the Childreach program. Three-year old Kelsey had been acted out aggressively because of feeling of isolation. She appeared to have problems with excessive nasal discharge secondary to allergies. Breathing through her mouth made her drool as well. She also had a problem with controlling her urinary impulses as she suffered from toilet training delays as well. Because of this, Kelsey was isolated by her peers and she was often ignored. Kelsey began to seek attention by physically hurting her peers. This kind of reaction did not make her popular but it did get people's attention. The Childreach program helped her improve her hygiene and social skills. Addressing these two issues had allowed Kelsey to have friends. In another case, Richard was referred to the Childreach program due to defiance, opposition, and aggression. It had been found that Richard's language skills was delayed by 18 months and his aggression was rooted from his frustration from not being able to follow, or appropriately respond to his environment. Therefore, his inability to communicate properly was addressed, and both parents and teachers were taught better ways to communicate with him."

Tags:maladaptive, violence, models, correction, disorders, theory

Abstract
This paper reviews a study that explored the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and the school success of students with anxiety disorders. The author presented the study's hypothesis and methodology. The paper also detailed the population that was used for the study. Finally the reviewer gave the conclusions of the study, which showed that CBT therapy over time will decrease overall anxiety in school children.

Outline:
Research Question
Hypothesis
Methodology
Sample
Results/Findings
Conclusion
Overall Effectiveness
Source Used

From the Paper
"Finally, the sample size creates limitations on the generability of the results. Although the results did have overwhelming numbers, a sample size of 38 is inadequate to appropriate to other populations. However, it does raise awareness for educators and parents alike that school and social problems may have a root with an anxiety disorder and that it should not be discounted before an official diagnosis can discount such a cause."

Tags:cognitive, beharioral, therapy, school, success, anxiety, disorders