Open AccessHandicapped children: Emotional development and role of the therapist
Author(s) -
R. Jacobson,
Gillian Straker
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
south african journal of physiotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.166
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2410-8219
pISSN - 0379-6175
DOI - 10.4102/sajp.v35i4.1461
Subject(s) - pride , autonomy , psychology , developmental psychology , psychotherapist , emotional development , social change , political science , law , economics , economic growth
The development of trust, pride and autonomy, initiative and industry in the first ten years of childhood is described. The problems encountered by the handicapped child and his parents are pointed out. The role the therapist can play and the self knowledge necessary for this role are briefly discussed.