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Peer reviewedAcredolo, Linda P.; Goodwyn, Susan W. – Human Development, 1985
Describes the spontaneous development of 13 symbolic gestures in a normal infant from 12 to 17 months. Sixteen additional symbolic gestures were purposefully taught. Vocal development was advanced, indicating that gesturing is not necessarily related to poor vocal skills. Data support the hypothesis that sensorimotor behaviors are natural…
Descriptors: Body Language, Language Acquisition, Nonverbal Communication, Sign Language
Peer reviewedRobinson, Jacques H.; Griffith, Penny L. – Sign Language Studies, 1979
Explores the operational and conceptual meanings of the iconicity of manual signs and sign languages. Empirical studies related to the operational definition of iconicity in American Sign Language are described, and implications of parallels between iconicity and "stimulus meaningfulness" are discussed in relation to the scientific…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Language Research, Linguistic Theory, Literature Reviews
Kiernan, C. – Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 1983
A review of studies in which signing or symbol use has been taught to autistic individuals suggests that these techniques can provide a means of communication and language development for the autistic, including mute and retarded children. (RH)
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Comprehension, Foreign Countries
Kiernan, Chris; And Others – Special Education: Forward Trends, 1979
A survey of 429 schools serving children classified as ESN(S)--educationally subnormal (severe)--or otherwise handicapped was conducted to find out which sign and symbol systems were used for nonvocal children. (SBH)
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Foreign Countries
