Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Total Communication Methods

Utilization of all available receptive and expressive modes for the purpose of achieving communication with the hearing impaired, such as gestures, postures, facial expression, types of voice, formal speech and non-speech systems, and simultaneous communication.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Utilization of all available receptive and expressive modes for the purpose of achieving communication with the hearing impaired, such as gestures, postures, facial expression, types of voice, formal speech and non-speech systems, and simultaneous communication.

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5 entry terms
  • Communication Methods, Total
  • Communication Method, Total
  • Method, Total Communication
  • Methods, Total Communication
  • Total Communication Method

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Indexing Annotation

restrict to communication with hearing-impaired; coordinate with specific hearing disorder /rehabil

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History Note

91(80); was see under REHABILITATION 1980-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Communication (1966-1979)
  • Deafness (1966) /rehabilitation (1967-1979)

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  1. E02w.760w.169.063w.500.200w.221w
  2. E02w.831.200w.221w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Total Communication Methods. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003145. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003145
  2. Total Communication Methods. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_communication
  3. Total Communication Methods. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2650252