This book will play an imperative role in the lives of those parents who have mentally retardedchildren, teachers who teach such students and counsellors who have to work withsuch students. It explains many new principles, methods and procedures that helpthe child to develop its inherent skill and talent, and also its intelligence,which, just because it is retarded, does not mean that it cannot be helped togrow and develop. All aspects have been taken up, like explaining the learningprocesses of children, counselling, curriculum, residential institutions,vocational training, occupational therapy, speech disorders and speech therapyand rehabilitation of mentally retarded children.