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Peer reviewedRomski, Mary Ann; And Others – Topics in Language Disorders, 1984
The use of nonspeech symbol sets (including manual signs and Blyssymbols) in language intervention with mentally retarded students is discussed. The selection and use of aided or unaided nonspeech symbol sets are considered, along with cognitive, sociocommunicative, technological, and motoric factors. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Manual Communication, Mental Retardation
