Necessity: The Mother of Invention. A Parent's Recommendation for the Preparation and Use of Speech-Language Paraprofessionals in Education Settings.

Haas, Eileen M.

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ERIC Number: EJ550636

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Publication Date: 1997

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Necessity: The Mother of Invention. A Parent's Recommendation for the Preparation and Use of Speech-Language Paraprofessionals in Education Settings.

Haas, Eileen M.

Journal of Children's Communication Development, v18 n1 p111-13 Spr-Sum 1997

The mother of a 12-year-old medically fragile profoundly deaf child, urges the utilization of speech-language paraprofessionals in the schools in light of her successful experiences with paraprofessionals and the shortage of speech-language therapists competent in sign language. Training suggestions are also provided. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Paraprofessional Personnel, Professional Personnel, Professional Training, Sign Language, Special Health Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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