1st Edition

Caring for the Mentally Handicapped Child

By David Wilkin Copyright 1979
224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1979, this book concerns itself primarily with the mothers of mentally handicapped children. It discusses the problems of assistance that they may have experienced from their families, the community, or the available services. Whilst arguing for far more support for mothers when they are the main carer, this book also suggests reasons why some families are more easily able to... Read more

Preface  1. Policies for the Mentally Handicapped: Past, Present and Future  2. The Family and the Handicapped Person  3. Aims and Methods  4. The Children and Their Families  5. The Daily Routine  6. Who Helps?  7. The Services  8. Felt Needs  9. Conclusions;  Notes;  Index

Biography

David Wilkin