Information on two widely-used logographic-type systems, Rebus and Blissymbolics, is compiled in this paper. An analysis is made of the internal characteristics of the systems, and research on the systems is reviewed. Decision-making variables in selecting a particular system are addressed applying information from knowledge of the internal characteristics and from research findings.
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ClarkC. R. (1983). Standard Rebus stick-ons. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
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ClarkC. R.DaviesC. O.WoodcockR. W. (1974b). Rebus glossary cards. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
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ClarkC. R.DaviesC. O.WoodcockR. W. (1974c). Standard Rebus glossary. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
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ClarkC. R.MooresD. F.WoodcockR. W. (1975). Minnesota early language development sequence. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Research, Development, and Demonstration Center in Education of Handicapped Children.
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HehnerB. (1980). Blissymbols for use. Toronto: Blissymbolics Communication Institute.
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McDonaldE. T. (1980). Teaching and using Blissymbolics. Toronto: Blissymbolics Communication Institute.
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MusselwhiteC. R.St. LouisK. W. (1982). Communication programming for the severely handicapped: Vocal and non-vocal strategies. San Diego: College-Hill Press.
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SilvermanH.McNaughtonS.KatesB. (1978). Handbook of Blissymbolics for instructors, users, parents and administrators. Toronto: Blissymbolics Communication Institute.
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SongA. (1979). Acquisition and use of Blissymbols by severely mentally retarded adolescents. Mental Retardation, 17, 253–255.
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WolfJ. M.McAlonieM. L. (1977). A multimodality language program for retarded preschoolers. Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 12, 197–202.
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WoodcockR. W. (1968). Rebuses as a medium in beginning reading instruction. IMRID Paper and Reports, 5. (Available from Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service).
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WoodcockR. W.ClarkC. R.DaviesC. O. (1969, 1979). Peabody Rebus Reading Program. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
