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Peer reviewedBryen, Diane Nelson; Joyce, Dennis G. – Journal of Special Education, 1986
The use of sign language with severely handicapped students is analyzed in light of commonly held rationales. Cognitive, motor, and sociocommunicative factors affecting the learning of sign language are discussed, as well as environmental considerations (including attitudes toward sign language and competence of teachers and other caregivers in…
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Learning Processes
