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Peer reviewedSchaeffer, Benson – Journal of Special Education, 1982
A linguistic functions approach, which refers to the general social uses of language, is advocated as the most appropriate method of language instruction for mentally retarded children. Principles are detailed for sequencing linguistic functions for instruction through stages of expression of desires, reference and person concepts, inquiry skills,…
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Linguistics, Mental Retardation, Sequential Learning
