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Mahaffey, Robert B. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1985
The article examines computers in the learning processes, noting applications in drill and practice, remediation, tutorial programs, testing, and simulation. A summary of computer use with children having communicative disorders concludes the article. (CL)
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Simulation

Goldman, Ronald; Dahle, Arthur J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1985
Current applications of microcomputers to the field of communication disorders (recordkeeping, word processing, assessment and intervention, educational instruction, and research) as well as emerging applications (interactive video, videotape systems, and videodisk systems) are reviewed. Future applications are briefly noted. (CL)
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers

Schwartz, Arthur H. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1985
The article analyzes software for assessing language, noting advantages and disadvantages of such programs as Computerized Language Sample Analysis and Lingquest 1 Language Sample Analysis. In addition, software for assessing phonetic and phonological performance is also considered. (CL)
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Tests

Mastergeorge, Ann M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2001
This article urges a shift in intervention approaches with students who have communication disorders to include sociocultural activities. Data reported support the integration of sociocultural learning and apprenticeship in the current paradigm of intervention practices. Discussion considers intervention practices as development in context,…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Communication Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods

Baltaxe, Christiane A. M.; Simmons, James Q., III – Topics in Language Disorders, 1990
This literature review addresses how the mental health professions view and use communication behaviors in their own diagnostic framework, focusing on cooccurrence of communication and psychiatric disorders, and psychiatrists' consideration of communication disorders as only one of a number of neurobehavioral systems. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Disorders

Bernstein, Deena K. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
Appropriate identification/assessment of limited English speaking students requires: (1) the use of both standardized and nonstandardized assessment instruments and techniques, and (2) the use of speech-language pathologists or interpreters who are proficient in the students' native language. (JDD)
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods

Matsuda, Maryon – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
Communication guidelines are offered to enhance the effectiveness of conferences between speech-language pathologists and parents of Asian minority children with communication disorders. Identified are relevant aspects of Asian culture, cultural factors which influence Asian parents' reactions to disabilities, and interpersonal styles of Asians.…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Communication Disorders, Cultural Background, Elementary Secondary Education

Cheng, Li-Rong Lilly – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
Intervention planning for limited-English-proficient students calls for an experiential approach which compares and contrasts the students' home culture with mainstream United States culture. Methods are presented for incorporating student culture in intervention activities (building a multicultural calendar, studying folk tales) and for…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Communication Disorders, Cultural Activities, Elementary Secondary Education

Olswang, Lesley B.; Coggins, Truman E.; Timler, Geralyn R. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2001
This article discusses some specific outcome measures for social communication problems exhibited by school-age children. Measures are discussed relative to (1) a model for viewing abilities essential for social communication and (2) a framework for sampling these abilities across four different contexts. A case example applies these outcome…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education

Blosser, Jean L.; DePompei, Roberta – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
This examination of the impact of the head-injured student's cognitive-communicative deficits upon school performance and interpersonal relationships focuses on: the educator's perspective regarding the head-injured student, specific cognitive-communicative deficits, typical classroom behaviors of the student, teaching strategies, useful…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Restructuring, Communication Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education

Duchan, Judith Felson – Topics in Language Disorders, 1997
This article proposes the application of a situated pragmatics (also known as community-based training or activity-based intervention) approach to intervention with children having severe communication disorders. Models for this approach have been developed by the World Health Organization and specialists in alternative and augmentative…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education

Cheng, Li-Rong Lilly – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
The article presents general information on the history, cultures, and languages of the major Asian/Pacific immigrant and refugee groups. Knowledge required to become a cross-cultural communicator is outlined, including professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes; knowledge of cultures, languages, and discourse styles; and knowledge of family…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Communication Disorders, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences

Ima, Kenji; Rumbaut, Ruben G. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
A study comparing the educational performance of limited-English-proficient (LEP) and fluent-English-proficient (FEP) Southeast Asian students as a whole with that of other LEP and FEP ethnic groups finds that the five main Indochinese ethnic groups exhibit significant socioeconomic and ethnocultural diversity, impacting on their academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Asian Americans, Communication Disorders, Cultural Differences

Light, Janice; McNaughton, David – Topics in Language Disorders, 1993
This review examines the research on literacy expectations and priorities for students using augmentative and alternative communication systems as well as for students without disabilities. It discusses implications of research findings for education and clinical practice, such as integrating literacy instruction with other activities, fostering…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Educational Methods, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education

Ylvisaker, Mark; Feeney, Timothy J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1994
This article presents an intervention framework in which speech-language pathologists and behavioral psychologists view the challenging behaviors of individuals with traumatic brain injury from a communication perspective and address these problems in a way that is positive, integrated, functional, collaborative, and environmental. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavioral Sciences, Behaviorism, Communication Disorders
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