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Peer reviewedHinerman, Paige S.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1982
The results indicated that overcorrection plus positive reinforcement was effective in teaching one sign (milk); however, an added contingent exercise (having to stand up and sit down 10 times for an incorrect response) was required to teach the second sign (cookie). (Author/SW)
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Early Childhood Education, Manual Communication
Webster, Christopher – Special Education in Canada, 1973
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Emotional Disturbances, Exceptional Child Education
Peer reviewedSchepis, Maureen M.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1982
A program was implemented to increase the manual signing of five profoundly retarded (mean age, 19 years) and four autistic (mean age, 9 years) youth within their daily environment. (Author)
Descriptors: Attendants, Autism, Children, Communication Skills
