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Antshel, Kevin M.; Marrinan, Eileen; Kates, Wendy R.; Fremont, Wanda; Shprintzen, Robert J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2009
Velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic disorder caused by a microdeletion of chromosome 22q11.2. Although there is some variability, VCFS is associated with a characteristic physical, behavioral, and cognitive phenotype. This review article focuses on aspects of language and literacy development in VCFS, describing what is known and…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Articulation (Speech), Receptive Language, Expressive Language
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Lyon, Jon G.; Helm-Estabrooks, Nancy – Topics in Language Disorders, 1987
Drawing as therapy for the expressively restricted aphasic adult is discussed with sections on: drawing and acquired brain damage, communication through drawing in aphasia, and training expressively restricted aphasic patients to draw communicatively by use of the Lyon/Sims Program. (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Aphasia, Communication Disorders, Expressive Language
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Hodson, Barbara Williams – Topics in Language Disorders, 1994
The impact of a disordered phonological system (expressive or receptive) on language development is examined. Research results and guidelines are presented for identification of critical intelligibility and phonological awareness deficiencies and for intervention. Options for expediting intelligibility gains and research findings on enhancing…
Descriptors: Articulation Impairments, Communication Disorders, Expressive Language, Intervention