Seriously Emotionally Disturbed. (SED) means children or adolescent minors under the age 4 of eighteen (18) years who have a mental health disorder, as identified in the most recent edition of the 5 DSM and/or the ICD 10, other than a primary substance use disorder or developmental disorder, which 6 results in behav pected developmental norms. W&I 7 5600.3.
Seriously Emotionally Disturbed. (SED) children or adolescent minors under the age of 28 eighteen (18) years who have a behavioral health disorder, as identified in the most recent edition of the 29 DSM and/or the ICD 10, other than a primary substance use disorder or developmental disorder, which 30 results in behavior inappropriate to the child’s age according to expected developmental norms. W&I 31 5600.3.
Seriously Emotionally Disturbed. (SED) - This determination can only be made by a qualified provider on behalf of a minor child.
Seriously Emotionally Disturbed i.e., persons between birth and age 18 who currently or at any time during the past year have had a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that resulted in a functional impairment which substantially interferes with or limits the person's role or functioning in family, school, or community activities. Seriously emotionally disturbed persons are to be certified by a referral agency recognized by the Department. ([Original Number of Units ( )] Residential Rental Units).
