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Adam, Heidemarie – 1985
Experiences working with nonverbal severely and profoundly retarded and multiply handicapped children are discussed in this paper. Alternative communication systems are reviewed, including use of manual signs, pictures and symbols, photographs, realistic drawings, pictograms, and Bliss Symbols. A model for teaching basic understanding of…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Manual Communication, Multiple Disabilities, Nonverbal Communication
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
Peer reviewedJensema, Corinne Klein – American Annals of the Deaf, 1979
A description of 14 communication systems used by the deaf blind is provided. (PHR)
Descriptors: Braille, Communication (Thought Transfer), Deaf Blind, Finger Spelling
Laenger, Charles J., Sr.; Peel, H. Herbert – 1978
The report details the development and design of a mechanical hand for communicating with deaf blind persons. It is explained that the device, which looks and functions like the human hand, forms the symbols of the one-hand manual alphabet upon command from a standard electric typewriter keyboard. The report addresses the following topics (sample…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Educational Media, Electromechanical Aids, Finger Spelling
