Autumn Libal 
Emotional Disturbance 

Being a teenager is never easy. This phase of life is filled with changes, and new, unexpected challenges are always presenting themselves. For someone who has trouble controlling her emotions, these challenges can be especially hard to handle. As you read the story of Sheila, a teenager with an emotional disturbance, you will find out what it means to live with these extra challenges. You’ll learn about some of the systems in place to help kids like Sheila, as well as some of the strengths and weaknesses of these systems. You’ll discover that teenagers with emotional disturbance aren’t so very different from you and your friends!