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Jordan, I. King; Battison, Robbin M. – Sign Language Studies, 1987
Describes an experiment comparing communication accuracy within and between various sign languages from different countries. Longer communications were generally more successful than shorter ones. Deaf signers understand their own sign language better than they do foreign sign languages. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Problems, Comparative Analysis, Deafness