This article presents findings from a larger study on the thinking and practices of two teachers regarding communication intervention for students who are congenitally deaf-blind, prior to and following an in-service program with follow-up coaching. After they were instructed on the communication intervention model, teachers were able to plan and implement communication interventions that addressed the students’ needs across all aspects of communication.
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