Functional Communication Goals for Adolescents and Adults Who Are Severely and Moderately Mentally Handicapped.

Mire, Stephen P.; Chisholm, Rebecca Wise

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Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Functional Communication Goals for Adolescents and Adults Who Are Severely and Moderately Mentally Handicapped.

Mire, Stephen P.; Chisholm, Rebecca Wise

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v21 n1 p57-58 Jan 1990

Goals are presented for communication skills needed to function independently in the community. The goals, developed for adolescents/adults with severe/moderate mental handicaps, are situation-specific, outcome-oriented, and community-based. They deal with telephone use, shopping, leisure activities, traveling, banking, and going to a restaurant or post office. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Communication Skills, Daily Living Skills, Independent Living, Moderate Mental Retardation, Severe Mental Retardation, Student Educational Objectives

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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