Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ271258
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Publication Date: 1982-Sep
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Positive Practice Overcorrection Combined with Additional Procedures to Teach Signed Words to an Autistic Child.
Hinerman, Paige S.; And Others
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v12 n3 p253-63 Sep 1982
The results indicated that overcorrection plus positive reinforcement was effective in teaching one sign (milk); however, an added contingent exercise (having to stand up and sit down 10 times for an incorrect response) was required to teach the second sign (cookie). (Author/SW)
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Early Childhood Education, Manual Communication, Sign Language, Teaching Methods
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Language: English
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