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Peer reviewedFristoe, Macalyne; Lloyd, Lyle L. – Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 1980
Suggestions of writers such as A. Holland and M. Lahey and L. Bloom are examined regarding their appropriateness for visual-manual communication and are applied to approximately 50 signs most frequently taught to retarded and autistic persons to aid in lexicon planning. Additional signs are proposed for extending this basic list. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Problems, Lexicography, Manual Communication
And Others; Salisbury, Christine – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1978
The article describes an assessment and instructional strategy for teaching severely handicapped individuals manual communication skills. (DLS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication Problems, Downs Syndrome, Drafting
