This article briefly describes Landau-Kleffner Syndrome and gives the
case-history of one child, diagnosed as having this disorder, who
presented with severe receptive aphasia. Several of the programmes used
in speech therapy and classroom situations are described, including sign
language, auditory training, cued articulation, daily diary, and graphic
conversation. Some indication of the child's progress is given.
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