NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Increasing the Vocal Responses of Children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities Using Manual Sign Mand Training and Prompt Delay
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Direct linkDirect link
Carbone, Vincent J.; Sweeney-Kerwin, Emily J.; Attanasio, Vivian; Kasper, Tamara – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2010
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of manual sign mand training combined with prompt delay and vocal prompting on the production of vocal responses in nonvocal children with developmental disabilities. A multiple baseline design across participants verified the effectiveness of this intervention. All participants showed…
Descriptors: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Children, Verbal Operant Conditioning
Manual Language Acquisition and Its Influence on Other Areas of Functioning in Four Autistic and Autistic-like Children.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Konstantareas, M. Mary; And Others – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 1979
Descriptors: Autism, Behavioral Science Research, Check Lists, Children
Stutter-Like Behavior in Manual Communication of the Deaf
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Silverman, Franklin H.; Silverman, Ellen-Marie – Perceptual and Motor Skills, 1971
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Using Behavioral Indication and Functional Communication Training To Establish an Initial Sign Repertoire with a Young Child with Severe Disabilities.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Drasgow, Erik; And Others – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1996
A within-subject multiple baseline design was used to teach a young girl with severe disabilities six target signs that were functionally equivalent to existing behaviors (e.g., leading, reaching). Teaching occurred only in the presence of behavioral indication by the subject. Results showed successful acquisition and discriminating use of the six…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Case Studies, Communication Skills
Nonverbal Communication: A Research Guide & Bibliography.
Key, Mary Ritchie – 1977
This volume discusses various aspects of nonverbal communication and provides an extensive bibliography of journal articles, listed by author, that are relevant to the topic. Commentary is divided into six sections: "Considerations in Nonverbal Communication," which examines the impact of motion and rhythm, the components of nonverbal…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Bibliographies, Body Language