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Marino, Gloria; Gerber, Beverly Levett – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1990
A total communication program was introduced to enhance the communication skills of 8 students, age 11-14, with severe and moderate retardation. The method gradually developed into a successful introductory reading program, with instruction focused on sight vocabulary and comprehension skills. (JDD)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Communication Skills, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools