A diagnosis of emotional disturbance means that the child exhibits one or more of the following characteristics to a marked degree and over an extended period of time:
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difficulties in learning that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health impairments; |
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problems relating to children and adults; |
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inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances; |
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a general mood of unhappiness and depression; |
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a tendency to develop physical symptoms, pains, or fears associated with personal or social problems. |
There should be evidence that the child's behavior is not the result of a temporary reaction to home, school, or community situations.
