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Teaching Signed Speech to Nonverbal Children: Theory and Method.

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Schaeffer, Benson – Sign Language Studies, 1980

Considers the signed speech of nonverbal children and the unsigned speech that evolves. Discusses possible explanations for signed speech as a development of linguistic functions. Makes suggestions for research on the relationship between language acquisition by nonverbal children and by normal infants. (PMJ)

Descriptors: Autism, Handicapped Children, Language Acquisition, Language Instruction

Detailed Overview of the Methods Used in a Specific Autistic Class and Longitudinal Case Study of One Autistic-Like Child.

Hodgson, Jan G. – 1979

The paper presents an overview of the methods used in a class for autistic children (ages 4-11 years) and reports on a longitudinal case study of an autistic 11 year-old girl. Autistic characteristics, such as poor eye contact and insensitivity to pain, are outlined. The author explains that the program emphasized teaching basic communication…

Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Case Studies, Communication Skills