Directions: 

For this assignment you are required to write a paper exploring the history of developmental disabilities using the “Parallels in Time: A History of Developmental Disabilities” website: http://www.mnddc.org/parallels/index.html.  Be sure to use appropriate, respectful language throughout your paper.

Your assignment should include the following components: 

1. A minimum 500-word Summary discussing the 3      topics/time periods of your choice (You can choose from Part 1 or 2).      Please title each section in      your summary; and
2. A minimum 250- word Personal Reaction about what you      learned and how you felt learning about the treatment and history of people      with developmental disabilities; and
3. A minimum 250- word Personal Reaction about what you      learned and how you felt learning about the treatment and history of people      with developmental disabilities; and
4. A minimum of 250-word response on How This Relates to The Course information covered so far.
5. Student Self-Score Checklist (see page 3)

Formatting your paper (See page 2 for example) 

– Times New Roman, Size 12 font

– Double-Spaced

– 1.0 Margins

– Indention first sentence of each paragraph

– Title for each section (Summary, Personal Reflection, How Information Relates to the Course)

• Summary:
  • Section 1: Title of Topic/Time Period of       your choice
  • Section 2: Title of Topic/Time Period of       your choice
  • Section 3: Title of Topic/Time Period of       your choice