著者

礒部 美也子

出版者

大阪体育大学

雑誌

大阪体育大学健康福祉学部研究紀要 (ISSN:13493280)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.4, pp.107-120, 2007-03

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In communication training for totally mute or severely language retarded children, the concepts of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and Total Communication has been widely used, and many non-verbal communication modes are applied. Sign Language is one of AAC, and one of non-verbal communication modes. As it is iconic and understandable, it has been applied to many autistic children with severe mental retardation and many people with communication disorders and severe speech and language disorders. In this study, communication training program using signs are reviewed, and some implications for future requirement in practices of sign training are discussed.