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Peer reviewedBergman, Eugene – American Annals of the Deaf, 1972
Briefly examined is the nature of American Sign Language and its capabilities for use in abstract reasoning. (CB)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Exceptional Child Education, Hearing Impairments, Manual Communication
Peer reviewedCarr, Edward G. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1979
Three questions regarding the use of sign language as an alternative communication system for nonverbal autistic children are examined. Data on effects on speech, the upper limits of sign acquisition, and effects on adaptive function are discussed. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Adjustment (to Environment), Autism, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedRichardson, John T. E.; MacLeod-Gallinger, Janet; McKee, Barbara G.; Long, Gary L. – Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 2000
Comparison of 149 deaf and 121 hearing college students on the Approaches to Studying Inventory found the impact of deafness relatively slight. Discriminant analysis indicated deaf students, especially those who preferred sign communication, had more difficulty with relating ideas on different topics although they were more likely to adopt a…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, College Students, Data Analysis, Deafness
