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Peer reviewedPrinz, Philip M.; Strong, Michael – Topics in Language Disorders, 1998
Examines the theoretical models and arguments in the debate concerning possible relationships between natural sign language proficiency and English literacy. It presents findings of a study with 155 school-aged deaf children that supported such a connection. (DB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingualism, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education
