Using the Natural Language Paradigm (NLP) to increase vocalizations of older adults with cognitive impairments

Research in Developmental Disabilities

Volumn 28, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 437-444

  LeBlanc, Linda A ^a   Geiger, Kaneen B ^a   Sautter, Rachael A ^a   Sidener, Tina M ^a  

^a WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cognitive impairment; Language; Natural Language Paradigm; Older adults

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; AUTISM; CASE REPORT; COGNITIVE DEFECT; DISEASE COURSE; DOWN SYNDROME; ECHOLALIA; FEMALE; GESTURE; HUMAN; INFORMATION PROCESSING; MENTAL DEFICIENCY; PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE; SEIZURE; VERBAL COMMUNICATION; VOCALIZATION;

AGED; BEHAVIOR THERAPY; COGNITION DISORDERS; DAY CARE; FEMALE; HUMANS; LANGUAGE DISORDERS; LEISURE ACTIVITIES; MENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS; MIDDLE AGED; TOKEN ECONOMY; VERBAL BEHAVIOR;

EID: 34249276666     PISSN: 08914222     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2006.06.004     Document Type: Article

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