Developmental disabilities related education, technical assistance, and research activities in developing nations.

Few resources are available to identify principles, benefits, and pitfalls concerning international exchanges among professionals in the developmental disabilities field. In the present paper different models for international activities in mental retardation and developmental disabilities were described. Several principles were articulated that characterize successful international programs. These principles were illustrated in a descriptive case study of an international exchange and technical assistance project conducted between a University Affiliated Program and a developing nation.