Developmental Effects on the Reception of Signs in Peripheral Vision by Deaf Students.

Swisher, M. Virginia

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ERIC Number: EJ405442

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Publication Date: 1990

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Developmental Effects on the Reception of Signs in Peripheral Vision by Deaf Students.

Swisher, M. Virginia

Sign Language Studies, n66 p45-60 Spr 1990

Replication of a study that showed that deaf 15- to 18-year- olds could accurately identify a significant number of isolated signs presented well out in peripheral vision found that 8- to 12-year-olds could also identify such signs, although results showed a significant effect of age on performance. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, American Sign Language, Child Language, Deafness, Measures (Individuals), Preadolescents, Receptive Language, Visual Acuity, Visual Discrimination

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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