Psicologia em Pesquisa
On-line version ISSN 1982-1247
Abstract
AREOSA, Antonio Luiz. Overcoming barriers: the trajectory of special need subjects through the times. Psicol. pesq. [online]. 2007, vol.1, n.1, pp.08-14. ISSN 1982-1247.
Into a historical approach, this article seeks to show the journey through which SNI (Special Needs Individuals) had passed on the most diverse stages, its specification and the existent juridical apparatus. It intends to point out to the need of the inclusion to this segment next to contemporary society, breaking barriers and prejudices.
Keywords : People with special needs; Deficient; Prejudices.