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Bergstrom-Isacsson, Marith; Lagerkvist, Bengt; Holck, Ulla; Gold, Christian – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, including autonomic nervous system dysfunctions and severe communication impairment with an extremely limited ability to use verbal language. These individuals are therefore dependent on the capacity of caregivers to observe and interpret communicative signals, including emotional expressions.…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Nonverbal Communication, Genetic Disorders, Caregivers
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Dahlgren, SvenOlof; Sandberg, Annika Dahlgren; Larsson, Maria – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
The development of a person's ability to understand other's thoughts and feelings, so-called "theory of mind" (ToM), is subject to study. Children with communicative disabilities have exhibited problems in this respect, highlighting the role of language in the development of ToM. In this study, ToM was studied in children with cerebral palsy and…
Descriptors: Speech Impairments, Physical Disabilities, Cognitive Development, Communication Problems