The Handicapped Child: Report of the Committee on Physically and Mentally Handicapped (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William J. Ellis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265963028 ISBN 13: 9780265963029

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A comprehensive study on preventing and caring for children who are physically or mentally handicapped.

This edition presents medical and social approaches to safeguarding children, with a strong focus on prevention, early detection, and community action.

Drawing on historical research and expert voices, the book outlines practical methods for illness prevention, medical care, and coordinated services. It situates families, schools, and health departments at the center of a nationwide effort to improve outcomes for disabled children.

• Learn the principles of tuberculosis prevention as part of a broader child health strategy.
• See how case finding, testing, and follow-up care fit into public health and school settings.
• Discover ideas for education, rehabilitation, and placement that support independent living.
• Understand the roles of families, communities, and professionals in protecting children’s health and development.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, practical look at mid‑20th‑century approaches to prevention, care, and education for the handicapped, including policy implications and program ideas for schools and health services.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265963028
• ISBN 13: 9780265963029
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 484