This study evaluated the relationship between the play behaviors of 18 children aged 3–12 who are deaf-blind and their communication skills using the Play Assessment Scale and several multidomain developmental checklists. The results revealed that behaviors observed during play assessment are highly related to ratings of receptive, expressive, and nonverbal skills.
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