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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
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
