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Miller, Arnold; Miller, Eileen Eller – Journal of Autism and Childhood Schizophrenia, 1973
Described is the cognitive-developmental training of 19 mute autistic children, mean age 11 years, with special language signs and connected boards elevated 3 to 6 feet above the ground to promote awareness of body in relation to surrounding objects. (MC)
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Children, Cognitive Development
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Alegria, Jesus – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1981
Examined the development of communicative competence in deaf children and its interactions with use of communicative gestures and/or words. Data indicated (1) the use of communicative gestures increased with age while speech remained constant; and (2) the number of gestures used correlated with communicative accuracy. Difficulty level influenced…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Problems