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Nonspeech Communication Systems: Implications for Language Intervention with Mentally Retarded Children.

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Romski, Mary Ann; And Others – Topics in Language Disorders, 1984

The use of nonspeech symbol sets (including manual signs and Blyssymbols) in language intervention with mentally retarded students is discussed. The selection and use of aided or unaided nonspeech symbol sets are considered, along with cognitive, sociocommunicative, technological, and motoric factors. (CL)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Manual Communication, Mental Retardation

Getting the Words Out: Case Studies in Facilitated Communication Training.

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Crossley, Rosemary – Topics in Language Disorders, 1992

Case studies are presented of three individuals with severe communication impairments who had been judged to be intellectually impaired but revealed unexpected achievements after training in nonspeech communication. The communication training used facilitation to circumvent hand function impairments. (JDD)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communication