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Ahlsen, Elisabeth – Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, 2008
The role of embodiment in communication is attracting an increased interest. This interest is to some extent caused by hypotheses and findings concerning mirror neurons in macaques, that is, neurons that are activated by production as well as perception of, for example, a certain movement of action. Mirror neurons seem to provide a fairly simple…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Imitation, Neurolinguistics, Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Starrett, Barbara E.; de Boer, Sonja R.; Tollefson, Julie M. – National Research Center on Learning Disabilities, 2007
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (IDEA 1997) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) define specific learning disabilities in a similar manner. "The term "specific learning disability" means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Learning Disabilities, Brain, Emotional Disturbances