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Rhoades, Ellen A.; Chisholm, Theresa H. – Volta Review, 2000
A study examined the global language growth rate of 40 children with hearing loss (hearing aid and cochlear implant users) who received intensive auditory-verbal intervention for 1-4 years. Results found these children essentially attained linguistic competency at levels commensurate with peers who had normal hearing. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Cochlear Implants, Hearing Aids, Hearing Impairments, Hearing Therapy
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Gatty, Janice C. – Volta Review, 1992
This paper discusses the elements of a management program to foster the development of speech production in children and youth with hearing impairments. Emphasis is on sensory management, experiential enrichment, and individual instruction. General cautions (e.g., avoid tension) are also offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aural Learning, Children, Experiential Learning
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Dornan, Dimity; Hickson, Louise; Murdoch, Bruce; Houston, Todd – Volta Review, 2007
The speech and language developmental progress of children with hearing loss educated using an Auditory-Verbal approach was compared to that of a control group of children with normal hearing. The experimental group consisted of 29 children ages 2-6 years with a mean pure tone average in the better ear of 76.17 dB HL at 0.5, 1 and 2 kHz. The 29…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Hearing Impairments, Language Tests
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Ling, Daniel – Volta Review, 1986
The article summarizes information on assistive devices (hearing aids, cochlear implants, tactile aids, visual aids) and rehabilitation procedures (auditory training, speechreading, cued speech, and speech production) to aid the auditory learning of the hearing impaired.(DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Auditory Perception, Aural Learning, Cued Speech
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Renda, Susan C.; Downs, David – Volta Review, 1993
A case study is presented of a girl with a hearing impairment for whom extensive, corroborative hearing testing delayed the start of intervention. This contributed to speech, language, listening, and behavioral problems and prolonged her parents' denial of the hearing loss. Remediation began after starting aural habilitation based on limited,…
Descriptors: Auditory Evaluation, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Early Intervention
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Cole, Elizabeth B. – Volta Review, 1992
This discussion of speech development in infants and toddlers with hearing impairments considers selection and ordering of speech targets; the place of audition in speech teaching; and teaching methods for specific speech elements. Guidelines include helping caregivers internalize strategies to help the child use residual hearing and utilizing an…
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Experiential Learning, Hearing Impairments, Hearing Therapy
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Roberts, Susan B.; Rickards, Field W. – Volta Review, 1994
A survey was conducted of 100 graduates (ages 7-17) of an auditory/oral Australian preschool for children with hearing impairments (92 integrated with hearing peers and 8 segregated). Most children perceived their academic progress to be average or above; nearly all received audiological support; over one-third received speech therapy and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Ancillary School Services, Deafness, Foreign Countries