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Bucher, Bradley – Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1983
Two studies examined cross-modal transfer of sign language performance in 11 and 12 children (ages 6-17) with speech, language, or hearing disorders and mild to moderate retardation. Findings indicated that transfer from receptive to productive signing required explicit training, particularly of complex forms. (CL)
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Expressive Language, Generalization, Mental Retardation
