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Our primary focus in this discussion was on the development of self-acceptance, particularly in those deemed by society to be exceptional. We agreed that differentness is a quality that provides a rich life experience for those of us who choose to work with exceptional children. At the same time, we acknowledged that the individual with an unsound body is often suspected of having an unsound mind by the larger society.
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Stovall, A., Nichols, S. (1982). The Impact of the Handicapped. In: van Eys, J. (eds) Children with Cancer. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6698-0_21
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