What does this research mean for the field?

A 10-week parent-based total communication training program produces substantial gains in productive language among severely language-disordered children. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate a parent-based training program for teaching total communication to language-disordered children.

May 20, 2026

Total Communication: Clinical Report on A Parent-Based Language Training Program

Key Points

To evaluate a parent-based training program for teaching total communication to language-disordered children.
10-week sign training program for parents and children
Group teaching sessions conducted in four phases
Weekly individual training for parents and children
All children exhibited substantial gains in productive language use
Parental involvement significantly enhanced children's communication skills

Abstract

A model for training parents to teach total communication to their language-disordered children is presented. Five severely language-disordered children and their parents participated in a 10-week sign training program. Group parent teaching sessions were conducted in four phases and individual training was provided on a weekly basis. All children showed substantial gains in their use of productive language. Guidelines for designing similar training programs are discussed.

Total Communication: Clinical Report on A Parent-Based Language Training Program

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