Changes in the education of exceptional children have placed new demands on physicians and teachers to work together. A review of educational and medical literature on physician/teacher collaboration indicates that collaboration is necessary, desirable, and possible. Suggestions for improving collaboration are provided. (Author/DF)

The document presents the final report of a 3 year project to assess and respond to gaps in primary physicians' knowledge of child development in general and handicapping conditions in particular. In an introductory section it is explained that a minifellowship program was developed which offered sessions in the following areas: clinical…