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Remote Microphone System Use at Home: Impact on Child-Directed Speech
Carlos R Benítez-Barrera1, Emily C Thompson1, Gina P Angley1
1Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN.
Summary
Using a remote microphone system (RMS) did not change how much child-directed speech (CDS) caregivers produced. However, children with hearing loss could access 12% more CDS with an RMS, potentially improving language development.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Early language exposure is crucial for child development.
- Children with hearing loss may have reduced access to auditory speech information.
- Remote Microphone Systems (RMS) are assistive listening devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of RMS on caregiver speech production.
- To determine the effect of RMS on child access to child-directed speech (CDS).
- To evaluate potential benefits for children with hearing loss in home environments.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) recorders with 9 families.
- Collected data over two consecutive weekends: one with RMS, one without.
- Manually coded audio recordings to quantify CDS production and accessibility.
Main Results:
- Caregiver production of CDS remained consistent regardless of RMS use.
- Children with hearing loss potentially accessed 12% more CDS when caregivers used an RMS.
- Increased accessibility is attributed to caregivers' distance from children.
Conclusions:
- RMS use in the home does not decrease caregiver speech production.
- RMS can enhance auditory access to CDS for children with hearing loss.
- Findings suggest potential auditory, speech, and language benefits for children with hearing loss.
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