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Sundqvist, Anett; Ronnberg, Jerker – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2010
This study focused on the attainment of Theory of Mind (ToM) in children (aged 6 to 13) with complex communication needs who used augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The AAC group (n = 14) was matched to a younger group, without disabilities, vis-a-vis nonverbal mental age. A second comparison group consisting of children with mild…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Mental Retardation, Language Acquisition, Comparative Analysis
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Bradley, Lee Ann; Krakowski, Brandi; Thiessen, Ann – Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education, 2008
The development of language and literacy is the foundation for all other learning. This statement is the guiding philosophy at the Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD). Teachers at ISD believe that intensive, highly structured early intervention and education work best to support cognitive and communication development in their students. However, little…
Descriptors: Special Schools, Early Intervention, Autism, Hearing Impairments
Skokut, Mary; Robinson, Suzanne; Openden, Daniel; Jimerson, Shane R. – California School Psychologist, 2008
Addressing the needs of children with autism in the school context is an essential component of facilitating the success of these students. This article provides an overview of scientifically based and promising interventions that may be used to promote the social and cognitive competence of children with autism, focusing on the research base of…
Descriptors: Autism, School Psychologists, Social Development, Interpersonal Competence
Paul, Rhea, Ed. – Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2006
The last 25 years have witnessed an explosion of research at the intersection of typical language development and child language disorders. A pioneer in bringing these fields of study together is Robin S. Chapman, Emerita, University of Wisconsin. This contributed volume honors her with chapters written by former students and colleagues, who track…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evidence, Comprehension, Language Impairments