Research Regarding Early Intervention Programmes Such as Head Start Indicates

question 85

Multiple Choice

Research regarding early intervention programmes such as Head Start indicates that such programmes

• A)are ineffective.
• B)may help improve the functioning of mentally retarded children.
• C)may help prevent 'at risk' children from developing cultural-familial disability.
• D)help parents manage the behaviour of their mentally retarded children.

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