Behaviour modification: teaching language to psychotic children (TEFC)

United States, 1969

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Shows typical speech patterns of autistic and schizophrenic children, and discusses correction of these before learning begins. Demonstrates instruction methods in imitation of sounds, labelling of objects, discrimination between alternatives, recall of experiences, and development of some spontaneity.

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director

O-Ivor Lovaas

producer

Robert Aller

production company

Appleton-Century-Crofts

Duration

00:41:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1969

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