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Newman, Jean E.; And Others – Topics in Language Disorders, 1986
The different functions of the brain hemispheres as they relate to discourse analysis of narratives are examined through review of studies of the narratives of hemidecorticate (a disconnection of the two brain hemispheres) adolescents. Focus is on the role of pragmatics, discourse processing, and the use of pronouns. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Discourse Analysis, Narration

Hedberg, Natalie L.; Stoel-Gammon, Carol – Topics in Language Disorders, 1986
Strategies for gathering narratives from children are described. Two analysis approaches (narrative level and story grammar) are recommended for discriminating between the narratives of normal and handicapped students at various ages. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Disabilities, Discourse Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education

Bedrosian, Jan L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1993
Procedures are discussed for collecting the conversational samples needed to conduct a topic assessment in the communication of adults with mild to moderate mental retardation. A framework for analyzing topic initiations, topic maintenance, and topic changes or disruptions is explained via transcripts illustrating various types of topic…
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Skills, Discourse Analysis, Evaluation Methods