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Erlenkamp, Sonja; Kristoffersen, Kristian Emil – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2010
This paper presents findings from a study on the use of sign supported Norwegian (SSN) in two individuals with Cri du chat syndrome (CCS). The study gives a first account of some selected aspects of production and intelligibility of SSN in CCS. Possible deviance in manual parameters, in particular inter- and/or intra-subject variation in the use…
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Language Acquisition, Sign Language, Norwegian
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Wicha, Santichai; Sharp, Bernadette; Sureephong, Pradorn; Chakpitak, Nopasit; Atkins, Anthony – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2012
As English increasingly becomes the international language, many ministerial and educational organisations have identified the need to improve the competence of Thai students in speaking English. While there is significant research devoted to developing software tools to support the teaching of English as a second language, they are mostly…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Hearing Impairments
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Battacchi, Marco W.; Manfredi, Marta Montanini – Sign Language Studies, 1986
A review of recent research trends in Italy regarding cognitive and communicative development of deaf children indicates that deaf children's potential for communicative and cognitive growth is enormous. This potential may be realized if provision is made for an educational environment based on a multiple code, gestural communication, spoken…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication Research, Communicative Competence (Languages), Deafness
McEntee, Lisa J. – 1994
This paper investigates several features of deaf mothers' behavior that have been identified as playing crucial roles in facilitating natural language acquisition in deaf children, including gaining the attention of the child, modification of the structure and content of adult language or motherese, and maintenance of communication and periods of…
Descriptors: Caregiver Speech, Child Language, Deafness, Foreign Countries
Centre of Total Communication, Copenhagen (Denmark). – 1987
This booklet presents knowledge, attitudes, and educational ideas on how to give deaf children the support they need to develop. It focuses on the fundamental and comprehensive needs of deaf children, using methods and ideas that can be adjusted to countries without great technical resources. The first chapter examines the importance of language…
Descriptors: Audiology, Communication Skills, Deafness, Early Intervention
Heiling, Kerstin – 1995
This study examined whether the level of academic achievement changed when deaf pupils in Sweden were introduced to sign communication at the preschool or kindergarten level. The study compared performance of 40 deaf students, attending a school for the deaf, on a comprehensive testing program (covering Swedish language and mathematical and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Bilingual Education, Congenital Impairments