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Peer reviewedVernon, McCay – Volta Review, 1972
The author presents a rationale for a total communication approach (involving speech, speechreading, amplification, writing, sign language, and fingerspelling) in educational programs for deaf persons. (GW)
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Communication Skills, Educational Methods, Exceptional Child Education
Vernon, McCay – A.C.E.H.I. Journal, 1987
A review of problems with using such manual communication systems as cued speech, fingerspelling, Signed or Manual English, American Sign Language, and Pidgin Sign provides a rationale for using a combination of American Sign Language and Pidgin Sign and a few markers from Signed English for a Total Communication system. (CB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Communication Skills, Cued Speech, Deafness
Vernon, McCay – Rehabilitation Literature, 1981
Among trends noted are possible increases in incidence due to sexually transmitted diseases; implications of legislation (P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and litigation; changing policy on funding and legislation; and growth in sign language use by hearing people. (CL)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology
