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A parent and teachers talk about the S.T.E.P. School for Autism

BROADCAST: Nov. 11, 1970 | DURATION: 00:57:47

Synopsis

Discussing the STEP School for autistic children with Alice Jerome, Mrs. Alberta Patterson, and Sally Heynemann. Topics include the behavior of the students, parental involvement, and the methods used at the STEP School and other schools. Includes a recording of children singing "Michael Finnegan." asdf

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 11, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education Chicago Community Activism & Social Reform

People

Educators

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) STEP school for autistic children Autism in children Child psychotherapy--Residential treatment Education Audiotapes. Radio programs. Jerome, Alice Heyneman, Sally Patterson, Alberta Parents of children with Autism Teachers of children with Autism Autism spectrum disorders Chicago, Ill. Neurodivergent children Parenting Bettelheim, Bruno (1903-1990) Holt, John (1923-1985) Kozol, Jonathan (1936- ) Play Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989 Autistic children Special education Therapy Truffaut, François The Wild Child--Film Behavior modification Coordinating Council for Handicapped Children

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