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Speechless: Facilitating Communication for People without Voices.
Crossley, Rosemary – 1997
This book describes work that has been done with verbally impaired individuals (autism, brain surgery, Down's Syndrome) who are unable to use language to convey even the simplest idea. The book points out that such people are not necessarily strangers to language, they just have not found a way to express themselves. The work discussed in the book…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication Problems, Computer Mediated Communication, Language Usage
Evidence-Based Practice in Schools: Evaluating Research and Reducing Barriers.
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Meline, Timothy; Paradiso, Teri – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2003
This article examines the clinician/researcher relationship, suggests directions for improving the relationship, and discusses avenues for transferring research information to clinical practice. An eight-step model for transferring research studies to practice is adopted and three steps are targeted for discussion and illustration. A case study…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Interpretation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Selective Mutism in Elementary School: Multidisciplinary Interventions.
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Giddan, Jane J.; And Others – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1997
Presents the symptoms of selective mutism and historical background for treatment. It provides a case study which illustrates successful multidisciplinary treatment outcomes for a child who was selectively mute. Issues relevant to speech-language pathologists working with elementary school children are discussed and treatment guidelines provided.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Disorders, Elementary Education
Families Talk: Building Partnerships for Communicative Change.
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Briggs, Margaret H. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1998
Outlines a four-phase process for forming therapeutic alliances between speech/language professionals and families. Methods from the family therapy literature are superimposed onto speech-language therapy techniques. Adaptations to meet the needs of young children with communication difficulties and their families are described. Case study dialogs…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Children, Counseling Theories, Family Counseling
Assessing Curriculum-Based Reading and Writing Samples.
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Nelson, Nickola Wolf; Van Meter, Adelia M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2002
This article discusses how reading and written language samples can be analyzed to provide information about curriculum-based language strengths and needs that can be used recursively to establish student goals and benchmarks, provide intervention, evaluate change, and begin the next round of planning. A case example is presented. (Contains…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Based Assessment, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education
Removing Barriers to Learning in the Early Years. Tried and Tested Strategies Series
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Glenn, Angela; Cousins, Jacquie; Helps, Alicia – David Fulton Publishers, 2006
This book shows how different types of special educational needs (SEN) can impact on a child's learning and what practitioners can do to help. The book includes: (1) Photocopiable record sheets; (2) Helpful explanations of responsibilities in relation to the Code of Practice and SENDA; and (3) Short case studies that illustrate how strategies work…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Access to Education, Special Needs Students, Student Needs