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Peer reviewedJohnson, James E.; Ershler, Joan L. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1985
Social and cognitive values of different play materials for 21 normal and 21 handicapped preschool children were examined. Analyses showed that handicapped preschoolers exhibited comparable amounts of symbolic play but lower quality of symbolic play than that shown by nonhandicapped preschoolers. Symbolic play by handicapped children depended much…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Play, Preschool Education
Athey, Irene – 1984
The review surveys theories and models of human development and extrapolates from these to form a composite sketch of the "typical" deaf adolescent. Theories of J. Piaget are examined and the major stages of cognitive development he proposed are summarized. Implications of concepts of disequilibrium and restructuring of cognitive schemas…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Deafness
Peer reviewedMcHale, Susan M.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1980
The development status of the communicatory behavior of 11 autistic children (4 to 9 years old) was assessed during free play sessions under two conditions: when teachers were present to direct the children's behavior and when teachers were absent and the children played among themselves. (Author)
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills
