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Emotional Disability: Past and Present
Advancements in identifying and supporting students with Emotional Disabilities have evolved over time. Before the 20th century, harsh treatment prevailed, but improvements began with the efforts of reformer Dorothea Dix. The term ’emotionally or behaviorally disturbed’ was introduced in the early 1900s, and subsequent legislative actions led to protections and services for these students. Ongoing…