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Improving the self-concept and social interaction of low incidence children in a rural elementary school through education in the least restrictive environment
This report describes a program of mainstreaming multi handicapped children at the elementary level. The program is designed to meet children's individual needs while developing positive social skills, self-concept, communication skills, and daily living skills at each child's developmental level in academic, social, and emotional areas.
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