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Overview

There are many publications and other resources (e.g., videos, DVDs) on the topic of communication for children who are deaf-blind. This page provides just a small sample of the information that is available. 

Introductory Resources

Communication Interactions: It Takes Two
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Communication: What is he trying to tell me?

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Expressive Communication: How Children Send Their Messages to You
PDF Version

Receptive Communication: How Children Understand Your Messages to Them
PDF Version

Talking the Language of the Hands to the Hands
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Communicating and Connecting with Learners Who Are Deafblind: Developing Communication Portfolios

Source: New England Center Deafblind Project

Communication Bubble

Source: Minnestoa DeafBlind Technical Assistance Project

Communication Matrix

Source: Design to Learn Projects

Communication: The Basic Tool for Independence

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Conversations without Language: Building Quality Interactions with Children Who are Deaf-Blind

Source: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Creating a Need to Communicate

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Developing Communication Systems That Meet Everyone's Needs

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Early Communication Training Series Modules

Source: Oregon State Deaf-Blind Project

Project SALUTE: Successful Adaptations for Learning to Use Touch Effectively

Strategies for Creating Communication-Rich Environments for Children who are Deaf-Blind

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Strategies for Using Voice Output Communication Devices With Children who are Deaf-Blind

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Teaching Body Language

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Touch Cues

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Using Cues to Enhance Expressive Communication

Source: Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project

Using Cues to Enhance Receptive Communication

Source: Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project

Recommended Readings

Books on Communication

Video/Audio

Actions Speak Louder Than Words (Video clip)

Source: Washington State Services for Children with Deaf-Blindness

The Communications Portfolio

Source: Perkins Training & Educational Resources Program

Bibliographies

Communication Materials

Training Opportunities

Online Course - Pre-Symbolic Communication

Source: Design to Learn Products

Online Course - Tangible Symbol Systems

Source: Design to Learn Products

Research

Research on Communication in Children and Youth Who Are Deaf-Blind

Related Topics

Behavior

Calendar Systems

Communication, Object

Communication, Prelinguistic

Communication, Symbolic

Harmonious Interactions

Literacy

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