Indicates that blind individuals can be trained to modify their nonverbal, as well as verbal behaviors, and suggests that such modifications facilitate social interaction with sighted individuals. A capsulization of the training program is offered; and both statistical and non-statistical results are discussed. The evaluative instrument designed for the assessment of nonverbal, vocal, and content-related traits and tendencies is also presented.
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