Analog Language Teaching versus Natural Language Teaching: Generalization and Retention of Language Learning for Adults with Autism and Mental Retardation.

Elliott, Reed O., Jr.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ441337

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Analog Language Teaching versus Natural Language Teaching: Generalization and Retention of Language Learning for Adults with Autism and Mental Retardation.

Elliott, Reed O., Jr.; And Others

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v21 n4 p433-47 Dec 1991

The effects of analog language teaching and natural language teaching on language generalization and long-term retention in 23 adults with autism and severe/profound mental retardation were examined. Natural language teaching was found to have many strengths and few drawbacks and to produce equal generalization and retention under conditions designed to favor analog teaching. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Generalization, Incidental Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Acquisition, Multiple Disabilities, Retention (Psychology), Severe Mental Retardation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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