Using the miniature linguistic system in teaching syntax: two case studies.
Two language-delayed children received comprehension instruction on preposition-object phrases using a miniature linguistic system format to structure generalization. Results indicated generalization not only to untreated two-word combinations, but also to comprehension of four-word phrases. In addition, there was some generalization of production of two- and four-word structures.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005793:Generalization, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D007808:Language Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008037:Linguistics; D008297:Male; D012057:Reinforcement, Verbal