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Communication, Object

Overview

Many children who are deaf-blind communicate using objects or parts of objects that represent people, places, activities, or concepts.  The resources linked to from this page explain object communication and illustrate specific ways that objects can be used for communication.  

Introductory Resources

Object Communication

Source: California Deaf-Blind Services

Object Cue

Source: Project SALUTE

Learn More

An Introduction to Objects of Reference

Source: Ace Centre

Choices at the Swimming Pool (or in the Bath)

Source: Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project

Creating Conversation Boxes

Source: Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project

Getting Started with Object Communication

Source: reSources, California Deaf-Blind Services, p. 5

Making Object Books

Source: Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project

Using Objects to Promote Early Communication and Language for Deafblind Children

Source: British Association of Teachers of the Deaf

Video/Audio

Experience Books

Source: Washington Sensory Disabilities Services

Bibliographies

Object Communication Materials

Research

Object Communication Research

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