SEGUIN, EDOUARD (1812-1880)
SEGUIN, EDOUARD (1812-1880) Edouard Seguin was a profoundly influential French physician and neurologist whose pioneering work revolutionized the understanding and treatment of developmental disabilities throughout the 19th century. Born in Paris in 1812, Seguin challenged the prevailing deterministic views that often relegated individuals with intellectual disabilities to institutions offering only custodial care. He developed a […]