Teaching Autistic Children to Use Sign Language: Some Research Issues.

Carr, Edward G.

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ERIC Number: EJ238786

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Publication Date: 1979-Dec

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Teaching Autistic Children to Use Sign Language: Some Research Issues.

Carr, Edward G.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v9 n4 p345-59 Dec 1979

Three questions regarding the use of sign language as an alternative communication system for nonverbal autistic children are examined. Data on effects on speech, the upper limits of sign acquisition, and effects on adaptive function are discussed. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adjustment (to Environment), Autism, Communication Skills, Manual Communication, Sign Language, Speech

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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