Elizabeth Kenny
Elizabeth Kenny
Elizabeth Kenny developed a method that was intended to help Polio sufferers, but it was controversial as it conflicted with the medical practices at the time. Her method became the foundation of Physical Therapy.
Romaine Prior Mackie has written: 'Special education in the United States: statistics 1948-1966' -- subject(s): Education, Children with disabilities 'Directors and supervisors of special education in local school systems' -- subject(s): Special education 'Teachers of crippled children and teachers of children with special health problems' -- subject(s): Education, Children with disabilities 'Teachers of children who are partially seeing' -- subject(s): Blind, Education, Teachers of the blind, Teachers of deafblind people 'Education of crippled children in the United States' -- subject(s): Education, Children with disabilities 'College and university programs for the preperation of teachers of exceptional children' -- subject(s): Training of, Special education teachers 'Teachers of children who are socially and emotionally maladjusted' -- subject(s): Education, Problem children
For a person to be an elementary teacher it is important that they love being around children. It is also important to have a lot of patience when teaching as well as an interest in helping children learn.
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Linda. Andersen has written: 'Classroom activities for helping perceptually handicapped children' -- subject(s): Children with perceptual disabilities, Education, In infancy and childhood, Perceptual disorders, Perceptual learning, Special education
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A couple of the special farming methods that the Inca and Aztec people developed were irrigation systems and terraced hillsides.
Children's Special Service Mission was created in 1867.
In 2005-2006 an estimated 13.9% of children in the United States had special needs. At that time, the number of children with special needs seemed to be increasing.
Parents and educators can effectively identify a child with special needs by observing their behavior, academic performance, and social interactions. They can also consult with professionals such as psychologists, special education teachers, and pediatricians for assessments and evaluations. Early intervention and support are key in helping children with special needs thrive.
Special lighting technology developed for plant growth experiments on space shuttle spaceslab missions is now used to treat brain tumours in children