Revolution in Mental Retardation Research.

Haywood, H. Carl

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Publication Date: 1996

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Revolution in Mental Retardation Research.

Haywood, H. Carl

Peabody Journal of Education, v71 n4 p33-38 1996

Discusses the evolution of research on mental retardation, which was enhanced by support from the Kennedy family, President Kennedy's determination to place a high priority on the issue, development of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and creation of 12 national Mental Retardation Research Centers, including the unique Kennedy Center at the Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. (SM)

Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Developmental Delays, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Mental Retardation, Research and Development Centers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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