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Dyadic interactions between deaf children and their communication partners
M Suárez Rodríguez1, E Torres Lana
1University of La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain.
American Annals of the Deaf
|July 1, 1996
Summary
This study analyzed communication in deaf children, finding that various communication modes are effective. Adjustments in language and attention to informal interaction are crucial for successful communication.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Linguistics
- Deaf Studies
Background:
- Assessing communicative interaction quality in profoundly deaf children is essential for understanding their development.
- Identifying effective communication modes is key to supporting deaf children's social and cognitive growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality of communicative interactions among profoundly deaf children.
- To investigate the nature and efficiency of diverse communication modes used by deaf children.
- To explore how interaction variables and communicative modalities relate to different communication partners.
Main Methods:
- Video-recorded dyadic interactions involving deaf and hearing children, and deaf and hearing adults.
- Analysis of interaction variables: initiation, continuation, ending, and complexity.
- Examination of communicative modalities: sign, actions, gestures, verbalizations, vocalizations, physical contact, and objects.
Main Results:
- Different communication modalities were found to vary in their effectiveness.
- The efficiency of communication modalities was linked to the type of interaction partner.
- Findings suggest a need for increased focus on informal communication aspects.
Conclusions:
- Linguistic adjustments among speakers significantly impact communicative success.
- Understanding the interplay between communication modes and partners is vital for effective intervention.
- Further attention to the nuances of informal communication can enhance interaction quality for deaf children.