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Leonard, Laurence B.; Deevy, Patricia – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2020
Purpose: In this article, we review the role of retrieval practice on the word learning and retention of children with specific language impairment (SLI). Method: Following a brief review of earlier findings on word learning in children with SLI and the assumptions behind retrieval practice, four experiments are described that compared novel words…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Developmental Disabilities, Language Acquisition, Vocabulary Development
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Warren, Steven F.; Yoder, Paul J. – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1998
This study examined whether maternal responsivity would predict the extent to which prelinguistic milieu teaching (PMT) facilitated generalized intentional communication better than a contrast small-group treatment with 58 children (ages 17 to 36 months) with developmental disabilities. If mothers were relatively responsive before treatment, PMT…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Generalization, Instructional Effectiveness
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Yoder, Paul J.; And Others – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1994
Four toddlers with mental retardation were studied in the context of a multiple baseline across subjects design. Results supported the use of a modified version of milieu teaching to increase intentional requesting by these children. Increased intentional requesting was generalized to interactions with mothers. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Expressive Language, Generalization
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Hepting, Nancy H.; Goldstein, Howard – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1996
A study investigated the effects of using videotaped self-modeling on the acquisition of new linguistic structures used for requesting in three preschoolers with developmental disabilities. Participants were able to learn through self-modeling; however, initial difficulties with generalization to the classroom setting were found. (CR)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Expressive Language, Generalization