Sign Language in Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hearing Impairment

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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Sign Language in Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hearing Impairment
Original language description
The coincidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with hearing impairment (HI) is a current important issue. In the paper we discuss the possibilities of use of sign language in people with autism and HI, possible reasons for barriers in the acquisitionof sign language in this specific diagnostic group, also mentioning the importance of early diagnosis and possible use of assistive devices. The research-oriented part of the paper is based on the results of the questionnaire survey focused on regionalcoordinators of ASD in the Czech Republic and professionals working in special education centers for hearing impaired in the Czech Republic. The investigation is focused on mapping the coincidence of ASD and HI, in order to reflect on the effectiveness of sign language with these clients and the quality of the acquisition of new signs. Results: From the results it is evident, for example, that 43% of all respondents consider application of sign language as being positive; to negative opi
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Czech description
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Project
<a href="/en/project/GA14-31457S" target="_blank" >GA14-31457S: Pragmatic language level in persons with autism spectrum disorders</a><br>
Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year
2014
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Article name in the collection
ICERI2014 Proceedings
ISBN
978-84-617-2484-0
ISSN
2340-1095
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Number of pages
9
Pages from-to
1930-1938
Publisher name
International Association of Technology, Education and Development (IATED)
Place of publication
Madrid
Event location
Sevilla, Spain
Event date
Nov 17, 2014
Type of event by nationality
WRD - Celosvětová akce
UT code for WoS article
000367082902001

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