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A student's communication ability is the
single best predictor of school success because of the correlation
of communication skills with positive peer relationships and academic
achievement (Sage, 2001, p. 423). Although effective communication can
be a challenge for any child, children diagnosed with disabilities often
have additional communication problems, which can interfere with their
success (Meadan, Ostrosky, & Halle, 2006).
In my ongoing research,
findings suggest that parents are most
concerned about their children's communication regarding reading.
Parental concerns about communication with educators often focus on the
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and classroom learning and
accommodations. Parents also express concern about their children's
written and social communication. In discussing receptive and expressive
communication, parents seem concerned cognitive, visual, and auditory
processing. The parents' main concerns regarding nonverbal communication
seemed to be inappropriate behavior.
OnlineAcademics.Org
began in 2005 as a site designed to provide free online
information for students and educators. With over 400
pages, the site has expanded to provide related
collaboration and publishing opportunities.
This virtual professional organization focuses is on
studying communication, leadership, and special
education. Site page content is based on work by
university faculty and students, but has no
authorization from any institution, school, or company.
Pages focus on serving college students and K-graduate
learners with special needs. Research interests focus on Internet
studies and more effective communication for students with
exceptionalities.
For more information, go to
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