Mentally retarded: trainable

Duration: Series:Exceptional child

Year Published: 1957

Creator: Syracuse University Released by NET Film Service 1957

Description: Discusses the special problems of the severely mentally retarded child and shows the relationship of these children to their family and neighbors. Describes the use of private and public day schools and their objectives. Uses classroom scenes to show the characteristics of the mentally retarded, and to illustrate training methods. Stresses the importance of the home and the need for constant supervision. Features Dr. Randolph J. Capoblanco of Syracuse University and host Ed Jones

Complete Record: Mentally retarded: trainable Authors:Syracuse University, National Educational Television Film Service Summary:Discusses the special problems of the severely mentally retarded child and shows the relationship of these children to their family and neighbors. Describes the use of private and public day schools and their objectives. Uses classroom scenes to show the characteristics of the mentally retarded, and to illustrate training methods. Stresses the importance of the home and the need for constant supervision. Features Dr. Randolph J. Capoblanco of Syracuse University and host Ed Jones Show more Film, English, 1957 Edition:View all formats and editions Publisher: Syracuse University, Released by NET Film Service, 1957 Series: Exceptional child Physical Description: 29 min. sound, black and white 16 mm. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 5769310 Subjects: Children with mental disabilities Enfants ayant une déficience intellectuelle Show less information


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