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Bonta, James L.; Watters, Robert G. – Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1983
Four developmentally disordered, speech deficient children (11-16 years old), who were being taught sign language as an alternative to speech, were taught to use manual signs as mediators in a delayed auditory-picture matching-to-sample task. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Auditory Stimuli, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Manual Communication
Vicker, Beverly A. – 1985
The manual examines ways in which nonprofessional group home health care workers can enhance the communication and interaction skills of developmentally disabled clients. The communication process is explored in terms of information exchange, both verbal and nonverbal. Examples of vocal, nonvocal, and echolalic speech are offered and suggestions…
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Group Homes
Peer reviewedRomer, Lyle T.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1994
Four adults with moderate/severe disabilities were taught to request objects by using the manual signs "want" or "please" plus an object label sign, within the context of familiar activities in which needed objects were missing. All participants acquired a generic requesting response, and three acquired an explicit requesting…
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Generalization
