What is a serious emotional disturbance (SED)?
SED includes a range of behavioral and emotional disorders severe enough to limit or interfere with a child’s ability to function in the family, school or community. Raising a child is not easy. If a child has a serious emotional disturbance (SED), every step toward adulthood can be an uphill climb. For any family or single parent, the climb can seem overwhelming. So it’s not unusual for parents of children with SED to feel alone, helpless, and uncertain about which way to turn. The Children’s Mental Health Program is a partner in the development of a community-based System of Care for children with SED and their families. The program provides services and supports that increase the capacity for children with an SED and their families to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their community. In communities throughout Idaho, caring people are coming together to help children with SED and their families make life’s journey a little easier. This “system of care” is made up of indivi
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- What is SED (Serious Emotional Disturbance)?
