Integration Considerations for Infants and Toddlers with Multiple Disabilities

1 September 1989

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps

Vol. 14 (3) , 178-183
https://doi.org/10.1177/154079698901400302

Abstract

The implementation of P.L. 99–457 will result in the expansion of services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. With this expansion, the issue of providing opportunities for social integration with non-disabled peers for infants and toddlers with multiple disabilities in community-based settings assumes increasing importance. Because the developmental, educational, and family needs of very young children differ from those of older children, successful integration requires careful consideration of the unique issues facing these children and their families. This article outlines these issues in order to stimulate appropriate integration opportunities for infants and toddlers with multiple disabilities.

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