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Assessing a Young Child (1974)

1974 · Short film · 23 min

Synopsis

Provides a wealth of practical information on the latest means of determining how best to meet the educational needs of mentally handicapped children. It shows the importance of thorough assessment and continual reassessment of such children's physical, behavioral, and developmental capacities. The strengths and weaknesses of mentally handicapped children, ages eight and under, are measured by a physician, teachers, the staff of a special school, and parents to determine the nature of the future schooling each child requires. Everything from motor skills, development of speech and language, hearing and self-help to degree of socialization are analyzed and periodical up-dated

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Running time
23 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films