Topic: History of early childhood special education reading assignment and video
Read following pages and answer the following questions.
1. In the early 1980s it was difficult for a child with disabilities to access equal and appropriate education. How has this situation changed over the years?
2. What federal laws have contributed to the increase in early intervention services since the 1960s
3. Which major areas are evaluated when a child is suspected of having a developmental delay?
4. What does “least restrictive environment” mean?
Define the following Key Terms:
Jean-Marc Itard
Edouard Seguin
Compulsory Attendance Act
MacMillian Sisters
Maria Montessori
Lanham Act of 1940
Children’s Bureau
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What federal laws have contributed to the increase in early intervention services since the 1960s? Which major areas are evaluated when a child is suspected of having a developmental delay?
