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Title: Is Communication Really the Point? Some Thoughts on Where We've Been and Where We Might Want To Go.
Language: English
Authors: Ferguson, Dianne L.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 1993
Document Type: Opinion Papers
Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Communication Skills, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Interpersonal Communication, Intervention, Normalization (Handicapped), Quality of Life, Severe Disabilities, Social Influences, Social Integration, Trend Analysis
Geographic Terms: U.S.; Oregon
Abstract: This paper presents a brief history of communication intervention and describes recent developments which have brought about shifts in intervention focus, perspectives, and strategies, especially with people having severe disabilities. In examining how communication is important to a good quality of life, the paper points out that the real point of communication is membership in society. The concept of membership is explored, including the ways in which individuals construct stories that make the communication acts of individuals with severe disabilities commonplace and socially valuable. The paper concludes that efforts to foster communication should shift to making sure that these efforts actually result in individuals achieving social membership. (Contains 20 references or suggested resources.) (Author/DB)
Notes: In: Kupper, Lisa, Ed. The National Symposium on Effective Communication for Children and Youth with Severe Disabilities (2nd, McLean, Virginia, July 10-12, 1992): Topic Papers, Reader's Guide & Videotape. p281-299. See EC 302 252.
Journal Code: RIEDEC1993
Entry Date: 1993
Accession Number: ED359703
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  Data: This paper presents a brief history of communication intervention and describes recent developments which have brought about shifts in intervention focus, perspectives, and strategies, especially with people having severe disabilities. In examining how communication is important to a good quality of life, the paper points out that the real point of communication is membership in society. The concept of membership is explored, including the ways in which individuals construct stories that make the communication acts of individuals with severe disabilities commonplace and socially valuable. The paper concludes that efforts to foster communication should shift to making sure that these efforts actually result in individuals achieving social membership. (Contains 20 references or suggested resources.) (Author/DB)
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