Psychological and educational aspects of handicap

摘要: It is now generally accepted that because a child intellectually handicapped as result of biomedical or genetic damage, this does not necessarily mean he unable to benefit from educational methods his treatment and care must be predominantly medical. Indeed, much optimism being expressed at present regarding the effects approaches for such children nowhere more evident than in area early intervention. my intention examine question whether our justified. I will begin with brief overview theoretical changes have influenced practice then draw upon own research concerning intervention Down’s syndrome infants illustrate main points.