In helping to determine whether a child has an emotional or behavioral disorder, one thing a professional may look for is atypical behavior.In this sense, atypical means

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Atypical means deviating from what is usual or typical, so in the context of looking for emotional or behavioral disorders, the professional would be looking for behaviors that are peculiar or abnormal, rather than normal or expected. Advanced and delayed do not necessarily indicate an emotional or behavioral disorder.

In Helping to Determine Whether a Child Has an Emotional