Planning an Initial Expressive Sign Lexicon for Persons with Severe Communication Impairment.

Fristoe, Macalyne; Lloyd, Lyle L.

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Publication Date: 1980-May

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Planning an Initial Expressive Sign Lexicon for Persons with Severe Communication Impairment.

Fristoe, Macalyne; Lloyd, Lyle L.

Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, v45 n2 p170-80 May 1980

Suggestions of writers such as A. Holland and M. Lahey and L. Bloom are examined regarding their appropriateness for visual-manual communication and are applied to approximately 50 signs most frequently taught to retarded and autistic persons to aid in lexicon planning. Additional signs are proposed for extending this basic list. (Author/DLS)

Descriptors: Autism, Communication Problems, Lexicography, Manual Communication, Severe Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation, Sign Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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