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Duker, Pieter C.; Morsink, Herman – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1984
The study assessed effects of a transfer of stimulus control procedure on acquisition and cross-setting generalization of manual signs with four profoundly retarded young adults. Results showed that individuals acquired the trained signs and maintenance and generalization across settings and persons occurred but was highly variable between and…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Generalization, Manual Communication, Severe Mental Retardation

Schepis, Maureen M.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1982
A program was implemented to increase the manual signing of five profoundly retarded (mean age, 19 years) and four autistic (mean age, 9 years) youth within their daily environment. (Author)
Descriptors: Attendants, Autism, Children, Communication Skills