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From Sign to Word: Considering Modality Constraints in ASL/English Bilingual Education.
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Singleton, Jenny L.; Supalla, Samuel; Litchfield, Sharon; Schley, Sara – Topics in Language Disorders, 1998
Critically examines the traditional notion of American Sign Language/English bilingualism. This model is contrasted with the "ASL/English as a spoken language" bilingual model in which the modality constraints facing the deaf child are presented as the fundamental issue for ASL/English bilingualism. Empirical and applied research supporting the…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Deafness, English (Second Language)
The Relation of Communication and Language Development to Mental Retardation.
Warren, Steven F.; Abbeduto, Leonard – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1992
This introduction to the special issue summarizes issues raised in the nine subsequent contributed papers, which discuss research findings on communication and language development in persons with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. The paper stresses the direct relevance of the research for prevention, assessment, intervention, and…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods
Multimedia Technologies. Desk Reference.
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Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Center for Special Education Technology. – 1991
This annotated bibliography was developed as a result of a May, 1991, Technology Seminar on Multimedia, and is intended to provide researchers with an overview of the literature pertaining to the development of multimedia technology, innovative applications, design, and implementation issues as well as with descriptions of major multimedia…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Cultural Influences