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The Use Of Sign Language and Sign Systems in Facilitating the Language Acquisition and Communication of Deaf Students.

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Coryell, Judith; Holcomb, Thomas K. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1997

Historical and current trends, practices, and perspectives regarding manual communication in educating deaf children are discussed, including Manually Coded English systems and American Sign Language. Issues concerning choice of sign language/systems and instructional strategies that support sign usage (such as Total Communication, Simultaneous…

Descriptors: American Sign Language, Bilingual Education, Deafness, Educational Practices

Signed English: A Language Teaching Technique with Totally Nonverbal, Severely Mentally Retarded Adolescents

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Linville, Sue Ellen – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1977

Signed English was successfully used to teach language to four totally nonverbal, severely mentally retarded adolescents. (DB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Language Acquisition, Mental Retardation, Severe Mental Retardation