Benefits of Total Communication as Perceived by Parents of Hearing-Impaired Children.

Matkin, Arlene M.; Matkin, Noel D.

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ERIC Number: EJ313766

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Publication Date: 1985

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Benefits of Total Communication as Perceived by Parents of Hearing-Impaired Children.

Matkin, Arlene M.; Matkin, Noel D.

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v16 n1 p64-74 Jan 1985

Among parents of 48 children previously enrolled in oral/aural programs there was a significant correlation between overall perception of benefits of total communication (TC) and perception of children's educational and emotional growth. Most parents did not feel TC adversely affected speechreading, speech production, or hearing aid use. (CL)

Descriptors: Hearing Impairments, Oral Communication Method, Parent Attitudes, Total Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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