EDCI 2700 Chapter : Chapter 1
Document Summary
At the close of the 18th century in france, procedures for educating children with sensory impairments (blind, deaf) had been developed. Early 19th century saw the first attempts made to educate idiots and the insane children now believed to be those who had mental retardation and who were emotionally or behaviorally disordered. A new attitude was forming in america and france. Leading reformers in medicine and education began purporting that children and adults with disabilities should be taught skills that would allow them to become independent, productive citizens. Jean marc gaspard itard (1775-1838): french physician who was noted for his knowledge of diseases of the ear and on educating students who were deaf. He became known for educating the wild boy . Philippe pinel (1745-1826): the french physician was mentor to itard. He was an advocate of humane treatment of the insane . He thought itard was wasting his time with the wild boy.
