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Nomura, Tosuke – RIEEC Report, 1987
There has been serious confusion between the terms "infantile autism" and "emotional disorders" in Japan, especially as pertains to special education classes. Special classes for emotionally disturbed children began in Japan in 1969 with a rapid increase to over 2000 classes by the 1980's. However, most of the children…
Descriptors: Autism, Classification, Definitions, Developmental Disabilities