The Routledge International Companion to Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (Routledge Handbooks)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Ted Cole

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780415584630

• Pages: 384

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

Responding to Disruptive or Troubled Pupils with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) is an exhaustive and timely exploration of the challenges faced by educators and professionals working with children displaying emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). With the rise in concerns around declining discipline in schools, social exclusion, mental health difficulties in children, and youth crime, this book addresses these complex issues in a comprehensive and accessible manner.

This Companion brings together research and insights from experts in fifteen countries and across four continents, providing a global perspective on the field of EBD. The book examines key concerns, including the overlaps between EBD, ADHD, and mental health issues, and emphasizes the importance of looking beyond challenging behaviours to understand the underlying social, biological, and psychological factors.

The contributors discuss various approaches to schooling for children with EBD, advocating for tailored strategies in both mainstream and special education settings. The book also addresses critical areas such as assessment, whole-school approaches, family engagement, multi-agency collaboration, and the development of teachers who work with troubled pupils.

With its diverse range of perspectives and contrasting views on controversial topics, this Companion serves as an essential reference for educators, policymakers, academics, and students seeking a deeper understanding of how to support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in educational settings.