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Peer reviewedAndrews, Jean F.; Zmijewski, Glenda – Early Child Development and Care, 1997
Describes a model home literacy program at the Indiana School for the Deaf. Reviews six case studies of young deaf children in order to explore and describe sign language behaviors which help deaf children grasp reading skills. Claims that sign language and finger spelling can be closely related to early reading and writing at home. (MOK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Deafness, Educational Environment, Family Involvement
Peer reviewedTissot, Catherine; Evans, Roy – Early Child Development and Care, 2003
Describes the types of children with autism that would benefit from visual teaching strategies. Discusses the benefits and disadvantages of some of the more well-known programs that use visual teaching strategies, including movement-based systems relying on sign language, and materials-based systems such as Treatment and Education of Autistic and…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Autism, Children, Cognitive Style
