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British Journal of Visual Impairment, Vol. 2, No. 1, 12-16 (1984)
DOI: 10.1177/026461968400200104

The Cheyne Symbol System

A new approach to language through touch for the multi-handicapped blind child

Michael Jackson

Adviser on Language Development of the Visually Handicapped to the College of Speech Therapists; Senior Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at the National Hospitals College of Speech Sciences, London

The early development of language is briefly outlined and some of the problems caused by visual handicap are identified. A system of tactile communication symbols is described which may be of help to severely handicapped children unable to speak because of physical or sensory impairments in addition to blindness.


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