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The question of early intervention in the lives of preschool children raises several important issues, including the nature of professionalism and the role of professionals in the lives of increasing numbers of people today, particularly disabled people. More importantly, it provides an opportunity to consider the client’s viewpoint, particularly in relation to questions of rights, confidentiality, privacy, decision-making and social justice.
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Barton, L. (1991). The Necessity of a Self-Critical Perspective. In: Mitchell, D.M., Brown, R.I. (eds) Early Intervention Studies for Young Children with Special Needs. Rehabilitation Education. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3292-1_3
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