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Bryen, Diane Nelson; McGinley, Vicki – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1991
This study evaluated the sign language skills of 17 adults with mental retardation living in community settings and their habilitation instructors. Results showed staff's sign language competence was only slightly better than that of the residents and was used minimally in interactions with the residents. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Communication Skills, Competence, Group Homes
