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Vernon, McCay – A.C.E.H.I. Journal, 1987
A review of problems with using such manual communication systems as cued speech, fingerspelling, Signed or Manual English, American Sign Language, and Pidgin Sign provides a rationale for using a combination of American Sign Language and Pidgin Sign and a few markers from Signed English for a Total Communication system. (CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication Skills, Cued Speech, Deafness
Peer reviewedCard, Kathy J.; Schmider, Lorianne – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1995
Discusses group process and design issues that should be considered when a group member has a hearing impairment. Different levels of hearing loss and the differing communication modes are reviewed; differences in cognitive processing based on communication mode are considered. Recommendations for accommodation are given. (LKS)
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Cultural Pluralism
Peer reviewedFinn, Gail – Sign Language Studies, 1995
Personal experience of deafness and related sociological, educational, and psychological views are used to explore the question: How does a deaf individual develop the concept of self through social interaction and in dealing with standard English at school? Ways for deaf children in school to learn standard English are also discussed. (24…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Deafness, Deep Structure, Educational Environment
