The series consists of registers that provide brief narrative evaluations of cognitive and skills development of pupils of the New York State Asylum for Idiots, later the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children. The remarks shed light on diagnostic techniques used to assess mental ability and learning progress (for example, sorting colored beads, walking a ladder, using an iron) as well as early techniques used in educating the developmentally disabled.
Creator
Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children
Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
White House Conference on Child Health and Protection files
Series Number
A3038
Summary
The series consists primarily of memoranda and preliminary subcommittee reports (often including statistical summaries and charts) produced by the Committee on Special Classes which made recommendations for future programs, examined, commented on and set provisions for the education of "exceptional" children. Also included is memoranda and correspondence dealing with information requested for committee work. Also included are official proceedings of the conference and abstracts of other conference committees.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Division of Vocational and Extension Education
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.