Enhancing the Nonsymbolic Communicative Behavior of Children with Multiple Impairments.

Downing, June E.; Siegel-Causey, Ellin

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ERIC Number: EJ380082

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Publication Date: 1988

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Enhancing the Nonsymbolic Communicative Behavior of Children with Multiple Impairments.

Downing, June E.; Siegel-Causey, Ellin

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v19 n4 p338-48 Oct 1988

The article addresses the need to identify the unconventional, nonsymbolic behaviors of children with severe, multiple disabilities. Suggestions for improving the frequency and quality of communicative interactions by building on the child's current behavioral repertoire. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Interaction Process Analysis, Multiple Disabilities, Nonverbal Communication, Severe Disabilities, Symbolic Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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