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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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Keen, Deb – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2005
This study examined possible links between the occurrence of prosodic changes to vocalizations and gestures and the use of problem behaviors by children with autism when attempting to repair communication breakdowns. The repair strategies of six children with autism aged 2-5 years and with fewer than 10 words or signs were analyzed. Mother-child…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Behavior Problems, Nonverbal Communication