title: Psychodynamics of the young handicapped person.
abstract: Psychodynamics of personality and ego development are related to motor development. The body image concept, important for normal psychologic performance is often impaired by somatic or cerebral defects. Adolescents are particularly depressed by loss of self-esteem and thwarting of future career goals. Sexuality is an important consideration for the handicapped.
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004532:Ego; D006801:Humans; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000150:complications; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010553:Personality Development; D011606:Psychosexual Development; D012951:Socialization