Understanding SEL Disorders in the Classroom

Whether there is an official diagnosis of a social/emotional disorder or a student who exhibits many of the symptoms, the impact on the classroom is similar. These students often struggle with interpersonal skills, engagement, problem solving, and resilience.

Get an overview of disorders including Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and how they often overlap with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder to better understand how they impact classroom functioning as well as what instructional and environmental strategies teachers can implement to better support students with these needs.

*Note some of the ADHD and Autism content is similar to Understanding Neurodiversity: A UDL Approach