The study investigated whether the lower audible frequencies (often perceived by the deaf) contained sufficient prosodic features for 32 normal hearing listeners to correctly identify the intended emotions of the speakers. (Author)

The primary emphasis in mainstreaming hard of hearing children should be on providing the opportunity for optimum use of residual hearing. Evidence of the lack of attention to this area includes the fact that many children who have hearing aids do not wear them. Well trained educational audiologists acting as supportive personnel would enhance the…