This assignment requires a student to: 1) Briefly summarize key concepts related to emotional disorders and communication disorders such as their definitions, prevalence, potential causes, characteristics, and best instructional practices. 2) Describe a typical school day for a student with an emotional/behavioral disorder and communication disorder involving both special education and general education classes as well as any additional supports needed during and after school. 3) The paper should be 5-7 pages long following APA style guidelines with at least 5 scholarly references and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the topic.

1. This assignment has two parts. Both parts will be compiled and
submitted in one document.
Part I:
Based on an analysis of students with emotional, behavioral,
and communication disorders, briefly indicate your
understanding of the following:
The definition of:
emotional disorders
communication disorders
The prevalence of:
emotional disorders
communication disorders
Potential causes of:
emotional disorders
communication disorders

2. Characteristics of students with:
emotional disorders
communication disorders
IDEA identification requirements of students with:
emotional disorders
communication disorders
Best-practice instructional strategies for students with:
emotional disorders
communication disorders
Part II:
As an education professional, develop a description of a student
with an emotional and behavioral disorder, then describe what
this student might experience instructionally during a typical

3. school day, involving both special education and inclusionary
placement. Describe what types of additional educational
supports this student may need during and after the school day.
As an education professional, develop a description of a
student with a communication disorder, then describe what this
student might experience instructionally during a typical school
day, involving both special education and inclusionary
placement. Describe what types of additional educational
supports this student may need during and after the school day.
Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages.
References: Minimum of 5 scholarly resources.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the
ideas and concepts presented by providing new thoughts and
insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should
reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Review
APA Form and Style.
Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic
Integrity Policy. Review NCU's Academic Integrity Tutorial, to
refresh your knowledge of how to achieve academic integrity.