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Peer reviewedHammes, J. G. W.; Langdell, Tim – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1981
Two studies investigated the presence of precursors of symbol formation in eight autistic children (nine years old) compared to matched retarded children. Results indicated that autistic Ss could form internal images but appeared to be unable to manipulate them in a purposeful and meaningful manner. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Imagery
Peer reviewedCardaci, E. W. – ETC: A Review of General Semantics, 1973
Analyzes concept formation in children based on the precepts of general semantics. (RB)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Child Language, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation
Peer reviewedShore, Cecilia – Developmental Psychology, 1986
Explores the relations among combinatorial capacities in language, symbolic play, blockbuilding, and nonsemantic action sequences within a sample of 18- to 24-month-old children, as well as assessing the developmental level of a selected subset of concepts. (HOD)
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation
Change in the Meaning of Symbolic Vehicle and Referent as a Result of Word-Object Reference Learning
Hass, Wilbur A.; Doty, Dennis – J Gen Psychol, 1970
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Language Acquisition, Learning Theories, Perception
Download full textCohen, Dorothy H. – 1968
While the increased availability of specific materials designed for language arts curriculums offers teachers convenience, it is important to continue to evaluate materials according to their usefulness as tools to aid the teaching-learning process. Language arts materials can be classified according to function: (1) those that encourage imitating…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Concept Formation, Curriculum, Early Childhood Education
