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Direct linkSenghas, Ann – Human Development, 2010
The emergence of a new sign language since the late 1970s in Nicaragua enables us to capture the effects of successive cohorts of learners on an emerging grammar and to observe how elements are reshaped from one form and function to another. Here we document the contrastive use of a device that has been found to be central to the grammars of sign…
Descriptors: Sign Language, Foreign Countries, Grammar, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedAcredolo, Linda P.; Goodwyn, Susan W. – Human Development, 1985
Describes the spontaneous development of 13 symbolic gestures in a normal infant from 12 to 17 months. Sixteen additional symbolic gestures were purposefully taught. Vocal development was advanced, indicating that gesturing is not necessarily related to poor vocal skills. Data support the hypothesis that sensorimotor behaviors are natural…
Descriptors: Body Language, Language Acquisition, Nonverbal Communication, Sign Language
Peer reviewedBonvillian, John D.; And Others – Human Development, 1973
The linguistic abilities, cognitive abilities, and educational achievements of the deaf are reviewed. Results indicated the deaf are not intellectually deficient, and that many can communicate effectively in sign language. (CS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Deafness, Exceptional Child Research, Handicapped Children
