The development of precursors to literacy in mentally disabled children
This study aimed to investigate metalinguistic precursors to literacy in mentally handicapped children, with a view to improve literacy training in this population. Language proficiency and environmental literacy factors were explored, and an analysis was made of proficiency in several metalinguisti...
Main Authors: | Debra Marais, Erna Alant |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
1994-12-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Communication Disorders |
Online Access: | https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/252 |
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