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1. Disability A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities.
2. Physical Impair- Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss
ment affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, muskuloskele-
tal, special sense organs, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, gen-
itourinary, hemic and lyphatic , skin, and endocrine.
3. Characteristics of Lower academic performance
Emotionally Dis- Social skills deficits
turbed Children Disruptive classroom behaviors
Aggressive behaviors
Delinquency
Withdrawn behaviors
Gender factors
Age characteristics
4. Characteristics of Inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health fac-
Serious Emotion- tors.
al Disturbance Inability to maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships.
Inappropriate types of behavior.
General pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.
Physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.
5. Diagnostic and Handbook used by psychiatrists and psychologists as a classification system for
Statistical Manual specific psychiatric disorders.
of Mental Disor-
ders (DSM-5)
6. Externalized Be- Aggressive behaviors expressed outwardly toward others. (Hyperactivity, persistent
haviors aggression, irritating behaviors that are impulsive and distractible)
7. Withdrawing behaviors that are directed inward. (Social withdrawal)
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