Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ660968
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Speech Intelligibility of Profoundly Deaf Pediatric Hearing Aid Users.
Svirsky, Mario A.; Chin, Steven B.; Miyamoto, Richard T.; Sloan, Robert B.; Caldwell, Matthew D.
Volta Review, v102 n4 p175-98 2000
A study examined the speech intelligibility of children (ages 1-15) with deafness who use hearing aids. Data revealed a strong significant trend toward higher intelligibility for children with more residual hearing, and a significant trend toward higher intelligibility for users of oral communication than those using total communication. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Articulation Impairments, Communication Skills, Deafness, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Aids, Hearing Impairments, Oral Communication Method, Outcomes of Treatment, Performance Factors, Severity (of Disability), Sign Language, Total Communication
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: Speech and Language Benefits of Cochlear Implantation. Part I: Pediatric Studies. Speech Production.
