Document Type

Thesis

Date of Degree Completion

Spring 1974

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Special Education

Committee Chair

Glenn Madsen

Second Committee Member

Sam Rust Jr.

Third Committee Member

Daryl D. Basler

Abstract

This study proposed to teach a group of institutionalized children with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities, functionally non-verbal children a gestural-cue language system.

Techniques of shaping and imitation were employed in the training of the subjects. Daily assessments were taken and recorded on 6 cycle logarithmic graph paper.

Of the 17 subjects involved in the study, 3 showed measurable progress and retention and were retained in the gesture program.

Recommendations included studies to further investigate the "sign" language medium as a means of communication for the severely and profoundly intellectually and developmentally disabled population.

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