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Romski, Mary Ann; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1996
The word-learning ability of 12 school-age subjects with moderate or severe mental retardation was assessed. Subjects used the System for Augmenting Language with visual-graphic symbols for communication. Ability to fast map novel symbols was found to relate to symbol achievement status. Implications for vocabulary acquisition by youth with mental…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Cognitive Processes, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
