This study was concerned to explore aspects of the maternal speech environment of mentally retarded children. Eight mothers were observed in interaction with their retarded children and compared with mothers on non-retarded infants who had been matched in terms of various socio-economic indices and language behaviour. The mothers of the retarded children were found to be significantly more stimulating vocally, more responsive and less directive than the controls. The findings are discussed in terms of possible reasons for such differences and the implications for the child.
This article describes some of the areas which have been noted to cause stress in community mental handicap teams. Each area is discussed in turn and suggestions are made as to how the stress might be resolved.
The article outlines an intervention in a special needs unit in an adult training centre. Low levels of client activity prior to intervention increased significantly upon the introduction of (i) staff training; (ii) weekly review meetings;
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