Symbolic Play and Early Language Development in Normal and Mentally Retarded Children.

Casby, Michael W.; Ruder, Kenneth F.

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ERIC Number: EJ291576

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Publication Date: 1983

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Symbolic Play and Early Language Development in Normal and Mentally Retarded Children.

Casby, Michael W.; Ruder, Kenneth F.

Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, v26 n3 p404-11 Sep 1983

The study investigated the relationship of early language development and symbolic play behaviors in 20 normal and 20 trainable mentally retarded children. Symbolic play which involves the use of one object to represent another was found to be a strong correlate of early language development. (Author/CL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Language Acquisition, Moderate Mental Retardation, Play

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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