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Communication options for children with hearing loss.

Judith S Gravel1, Jessica O'Gara

  • 1School of Health Sciences, Hunter College of the City University of New York, 425 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010, USA. judith.gravel@hunter.cuny.edu

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews
|December 4, 2003
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This study reviews communication options for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, emphasizing early language development. It guides families in choosing methods, supporting fluency for children and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Audiology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Families of infants and young children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing face early decisions on communication methods.
  • The current early identification and intervention system may pressure families before they are fully informed or ready.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine available communication options for deaf and hard-of-hearing infants and young children.
  • To stress the importance of language development irrespective of the chosen communication mode.
  • To review research on early language acquisition and outcomes for various communication methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on communication strategies for hearing-impaired children.
  • Analysis of factors influencing family decisions on communication modalities.

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  • Consideration of communication options along a spoken-to-visual language continuum.

    • Main Results:

    • Research on early language acquisition for deaf and hard-of-hearing children is presented.
    • Outcomes for specific communication methods are discussed, drawing from studies on older children.
    • Factors influencing family choices are identified within the context of current literature.

    Conclusions:

    • Families require support in making informed decisions about communication methods for their children.
    • An ongoing evaluative process that respects family choices is advocated.
    • Flexibility in communication mode selection throughout childhood is encouraged to ensure language proficiency.