Training a Blind Autistic Child to Communicate through Signs.

Konstantareas, M. Mary; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ264314

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Mar

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Training a Blind Autistic Child to Communicate through Signs.

Konstantareas, M. Mary; And Others

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v12 n1 p1-11 Mar 1982

Signs were used successfully with a blind 10-year-old autistic girl. After eight months of training, she was able to acquire a functional sign vocabulary relying primarily on the tactile-kinesthetic and the auditory modalities. This newly acquired skill had a beneficial impact on the child's general functioning. (Author)

Descriptors: Autism, Blindness, Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Sign Language, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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