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Interaction between the teacher and the congenitally deafblind child
Mathijs P J Vervloed1, Rick J M van Dijk, Harry Knoors
1Department of Special Education, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands.
This study analyzed interaction patterns between a teacher and a deafblind boy. Findings offer insights into communication development for deafblind children, suggesting ways to improve interaction strategies.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Special Education
- Linguistics
Background:
- Limited empirical data exists on interaction, communication, and language development in deafblind children.
- This study addresses the scarcity of research in this critical developmental area.
Observation:
- A case study focused on a 3-year-old deafblind boy and his teacher.
- Sequential analysis was employed to meticulously examine their interaction patterns.
Findings:
- The analysis confirmed existing clinical observations regarding interactions with deafblind children.
- Specific patterns in the teacher-child dyad were identified and quantified.
Implications:
- Provides a foundation for developing targeted intervention strategies to enhance communication.
- Offers evidence-based suggestions for modifying interaction patterns to support language acquisition in deafblind learners.
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