A Review of the Education and Stigmatization of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

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Abstract

Though research highlights a need to improve the educational experience for many students with disabilities, one special education category has historically grown in prevalence, yet has not seen drastic improvements in the services that they are provided: emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD; or emotional disturbance). Students with EBD face frequent stigmatization based on the terminology used to describe them, settings they are placed in, and interactions with school personnel and peers. This stigmatization has often prevented students from accessing education in the most equity-based instruction. This review aims to focus attention on how students with EBD have experienced stigmatization in the school setting.

Author

• Karly Conroy, University of Texas at Austin