title: Early identification of handicapped children: a time for social work involvement.
abstract: Early identification of handicapping conditions in children greatly enhances the possibility of treatment that may limit malfunctioning. Social work has responsibility and an opportunity to become more active in early identification.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D002657:Child Development; D002669:Child Welfare; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D005196:Family Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric