Early Intervention and Detection of Medical, Emotional, and Physical Disorders and Disabilities

In the past children with disabilities were most often neglected, abused, and even killed. Today, however, society has become more understanding and involved in the lives, as well as the education of people with disabilities. In 1975, PL 94-142, otherwise known as The Education for All Handicapped Children Act, was the first step to providing adequate education for disabled students. Since then, many laws have been passed to increase the quality of education provided for children …

…students are not given the help they need. As educators, it is our responsibility to see to it every student is given the chance to reach his or her full potential. References Bricker, D. (1986). An Analysis of Early Intervention Programs. New York: Pergamon Press. Hallahan, D. & Kauffman, J. (1997). Exceptional Learners; Introduction to Special Education (7th ed.) Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Phipps, S. (1998). DMD Genetics Fact Sheet; Who is At Risk? http://www.mda.org.au/