Review of a film which shows all too clearly how the already under-priveleged can be heavily penalised by an environment from which only the prosperous can escape.
Review of a film which shows all too clearly how the already under-priveleged can be heavily penalised by an environment from which only the prosperous can escape.
Everyone experiences bereavement but few give prior thought to it. Knowing something about the possible reactions and repercussions of bereavement is the best preparation for it.
The mother of a schizophrenic son demolishes the assumption, apparently made by medical and social workers, that the intelligent, middle-class family is able to cope better than most with a disturbed family member.
When a mother learns her baby is mentally handicapped the news comes as a knock-out blow. She, and her family, need time to digest the shock; they also need sympathy and practical help which is not as readily available as it should be.
Detailed criticism of a book on the design of buildings for handicapped children which, if it becomes a reference book, could perpetuate some unfortunate misconceptions.