Twenty-nine deaf children (5-to 15-years old) participated in a study of middle ear impedance and threshold variations in repeated audiograms. (Author/LS)

To investigate the effects of cued speech on speech reception (speechreading), cued and non-cued phrases and sentences were presented at normal and slow rates, with and without hearing aids, to eight profoundly deaf 8- to 12-year-old subjects who had been tested the previous year. (Author/LS)

The study examined whether two groups of profoundly hearing-impaired children (N=12) could learn and generalize phonetic-level speech skills into spoken language. One group was trained using content words, the other function words. Both groups made equal gains in speech, but the function group also gained in two language measures. (DB)

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)

Seven hearing impaired children (five to seven years old) assigned to the Speakers group made highly significant gains in speech production and auditory discrimination of speech, while Listeners made only slight speech production gains and no gains in auditory discrimination. Combined speech and auditory training was more effective than auditory…

Under both the audition alone and combined audition and lipreading conditions, Ss' performance was superior to that previously reported for profoundly hearing impaired children trained in schools in which a "multisensory" approach is typically used. (Author)

Seven principles underlying the development of speech communication skills in hearing impaired children are presented. Among the principles discussed are that speech is an invaluable asset and deserves high priority, and that the caregiver should be the primary agent in helping the child acquire speech. (Author/PHR)

This article compares Alexander Graham Bell's achievements in the areas of instruction and technology for the hearing impaired with contemporary techniques and devices, many of which stem from his work. Assessment techniques, cochlear implants, tactile devices and visual aids are discussed as well as other alternatives and supplements to residual…

This paper documents development of the field of auditory-verbal intervention to aid individuals with hearing impairments and outlines its advantages. The paper emphasizes the author's contributions to the field through development of detection and treatment services, early detection and early intervention services, research studies, and teacher…