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| Elder, Pamela S. | 2 |
| Bergman, Joan S. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedElder, Pamela S.; Bergman, Joan S. – Mental Retardation, 1978
A specific methodology for teaching a chosen visual symbol system and facilitating its usage in nonspeech communication by nonverbal handicapped persons, Visual Symbol Communication Instruction, was implemented with five nonverbal, mentally retarded individuals (3 to 17 years old). (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Research, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Nonverbal Communication
Elder, Pamela S. – 1978
Described is a program developed to teach a visual symbol system of nonspeech communication for persons who are severely mentally handicapped and multiply handicapped. Included in the receptive language program are descriptions of the following program components: candidate selection guidelines, interdisciplinary assessment, materials (visual…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Nonverbal Communication, Physical Disabilities, Program Descriptions
