At 07:21 PM 7/30/01, Alberto Monteiro wrote:
>Russell Chapman wrote:
> >
> >> The use of sign language for people with Down Syndrome is
> >> *very* controversial. I've watched the flame wars in the
> >> DS List, that make any Economics debate in this list look
> >> like a bunch of nuns discussing the next meal :-)
> >
> >You give the impression that some contributors don't just think it won't
> >work, but that it is somehow negative or harmful (one assumes if they just
> >didn't believe in it, they wouldn't flame those who did).
> >If they oppose it, what is their concern?
> >
>Basically, that providing a non-verbal method of communication
>may hinder the development of verbal communication. The
>"flame war" part comes after each side accuses the other of
>harming the kid.
Sounds like what happens if anyone happens to use the word "declaw" on a
cat list . . .
--Ronn! :)
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