The Evaluation of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Adolescents Affected by Different Deficiency Disorders

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the study was to determine and evaluate the emotional and behavioral disorders of children and adolescents affected by different types of disability. Method: The general survey research model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. The data of the study were collected from 501 teachers of 1439 children and young people with the TRF scale for 618 Years Old Children and Adolescents and analyzed with the SPSS 23 program. Findings: A significant difference was found between the type of disability and emotional behavior disorders; those with autism spectrum disorder got the highest score on the TRF scale, and those with visual impairment got the lowest score. It was found that boys scored higher than girls and those with multiple disabilities had higher scores than those without; it was determined that the scores obtained from the TRF scale increased with the education level. Discussion: It was determined that individuals with ASD had the highest score in the subscales except for the subscale on breaking the rules. The lowest scores in all subscales were found in those with visual impairment. The findings are similar to the finding in the literature that the type of disability is effective on emotional and behavior problems. This can be explained by their communication and social interaction difficulties. It is thought that limitations in peer relations and game skills and challenges in understanding the thoughts and judgments of others are effective. It has been suggested that programs can be prepared for students, teachers, and families in order to reduce the effects of emotional and behavior disorders, the research data can be obtained from teachers as well as with parental notifications, and the research can be carried out in a way to include children aged 3-6.