PEDIATRICS Vol. 50 No. 1 July 1972, pp. 165-166
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Down's Syndrome and Institutionalization

Albert P. Scheiner M.D.1

1 Diagnostic Clinic for Developmental Disorders, 260 Crittenden Blvd. Rochester, New York 14620

The book review by Hans Zellweger, M.D. in the December 1971 issue of Pediatrics of the New York Academy of Sciences' monograph on Down's Syndrome presents some very controversial issues in reference to the institutionalization of retarded children. Dr. Zellweger advocates that "parents have to be convinced that the separation is for the benefit of the affected child and not only for the rest of the family." I am afraid that I also would have to be convinced of the appropriateness of this course of action.