Describe How Changing Perceptions of Society Toward Children with Exceptionalities

question 86

Essay

Describe how changing perceptions of society toward children with exceptionalities prompted the advent of special education.

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Definitions:

Aphasia

A disorder resulting from damage to parts of the brain that are responsible for language, leading to difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding language.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities, including thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding complex concepts.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss developmental psychologist best known for his theory of cognitive development in children.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about two years old, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor activities.