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Chen, Deborah; Haney, Michele; Klein, M. Diane; Alsop, Linda – 1998
This paper describes Project PLAI (Promoting Learning through Active Interaction), a 4-year research-to-practice project designed to develop and validate an early communication curriculum for infants who are deafblind and their caregivers. The curriculum provides a step-by-step approach to assist caregivers in recognizing their infants' early and…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development, Deaf Blind
Downing, June E. – 1993
This paper presents a summary of best practices for communication assessment and intervention with individuals who are deaf/blind and have a severe intellectual impairment. Focus is on individuals who have difficulty both receiving and understanding auditory, visual, and tactual information. The impact of sensory losses on communicative…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Communication Skills, Deaf Blind, Early Intervention
Freeman, John A.; Teddlie, Charles – 1995
Evaluation results for 1993-94 are presented for a Louisiana program to increase family participation in educational services for children with deaf-blindness and to coordinate services with federal initiatives. The program involves student identification, family training, infant and toddler direct services, technical assistance, transition…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Deaf Blind, Disability Identification, Early Intervention