An historical reflection on education for learners with SLD/PMLD 1800-1970

Reference Number: PP/2441
Level of Description: Item
Title: An historical reflection on education for learners with SLD/PMLD 1800-1970
Creator(s) & Administrative History: Stewart, David S.: Author
Routledge: Publisher

Abingdon

2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN
Date: 2015
Extent: Pages: 11
Description: An article published in 'The Routledge Companion to Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties' ed. by Penny Lacey, Rob Ashdown, Phyllis Jones, Hazel Lawson and Michele Pipe. It comtains information on The Institution for Idiots and those of Weak Intellect/Institution of Idiot Children, Bath (established in 1846 and originally sited at Walcot Parade but which later moved to 35, Belvedere as it expanded) and its founders, Charlotte and Harriet White later Newnham, nieces of Roderick Impey Murchison, President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. See pp. 30-31 and the Further Reading Section, p. 36
Personal Name: White, Charlotte Smoult, 1820-1878, founder of The Institution for Idiots and those of Weak Intellect/Institution for Idiot Children in Bath established in 1846
Subject: Learning disabilities
Specialist schools