A study involving deaf and hearing children investigated the perceptual abilities of deaf children employing tasks with both simultaneously and sequentially presented stimulus material. A series of motion picture tests, mostly involving abstract geometric figures, suggested that deaf and hearing children are comparable on visual memory tasks and…

The paper discusses the need to exercise greater experimental control over instructional variables in the investigation of sensory communication aids for the deaf. An analysis of several recent papers with respect to control of instructional variables, the need for better procedural descriptions in research reports and its relationship to…

Describes procedures used by the Covina-Valley Unified School District, California, for identifying deaf and severely hard of hearing children (3 to 18 years old) who are mentally gifted. Before initiating such a program, it is suggested that there be an awareness of state requirements for classification as mentally gifted and of state funding for…

The Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome, affecting 0.3 percent of congenitally deaf persons, consists of severe cardiac arrhythmias and sensorineural hearing loss. The authors recommend that every congenitally deaf child with suspicious symptoms receive an electrocardiogram and that professionals who work with deaf children not only inform…

To investigate the empathic development of deaf preadolescents, 21 deaf Ss were equally divided into three groups matched for age and mental ability. The results demonstrated that deaf preadolescents have more difficulty with empathy development than hearing children, and this ability is related to onset of deafness. (Author)

Faculty at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) were surveyed in order to determine prerequisite competencies for the General Education curriculum. These prerequisites were rated on the factors of importance and perceived student achievement. The results of the study indicate that there may be several competencies prerequisite to a…

The article reviews the importance of computer assisted instruction for hearing impaired students and suggests four criteria for identifying appropriate applications for the microcomputer: purposes of the application, role of the computer in instruction, appropriate software, and effectiveness. (Author/CL)

Computers added to group work situations for hearing impaired students can be an important instructional tool. Teachers should consider the instructional applications of microcomputers in addition to its assessment role. (CL)

A computer based dynamic orometer is described which was developed to study deaf speech and the visual-vocal linkage paralleling the auditory-vocal channel of hearing children. Preliminary results are reported for oral sensory-motor control, speech production, and acoustic findings. (Author/CL)

The article describes the process of planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive program for the use of microcomputers in the education of hearing impaired students. An appendix outlines a three session inservice training workshop on computer applications. (CL)

The article addresses preservice training of teachers of hearing-impaired children in the use of microcomputers as an instructional tool interwoven into the educational curriculum and incorporating computer graphics, problem solving, and logical thinking. Guidelines are offered for software selection. Teacher attitudes and opinions regarding the…

The author recounts his experiences as an administrator of programs for deaf elementary and secondary students and describes a model for helping others to determine selection and management of computer resources. (CL)

Preschool-aged twins, one hearing impaired, the other normally hearing, were introduced to LOGO using the Apple II Plus. The objectives of the project were to enhance the development of spatial visualization, provide opportunities for problem solving and creative efforts, and introduce an organized symbol system in addition to spoken language.…

An interactive computer controlled audiovisual system has been used to investigate the acquisition of simple reading tasks and the assessment of bimodal (auditory-speech reading) interactions/interferences with severely hearing impaired preschoolers. It is noted that the system's capabilities exceed the parameters of current investigations.…

A precision teaching software approach to individualized sign language instruction for hearing impaired students has been developed that incorporates self control of learning and immediate feedback on error patterns. A simulated interaction is presented to illustrate the approach. (CL)