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Context effects in auditory training with children

T Hnath-Chisolm1

  • 1University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

Scandinavian Audiology. Supplementum
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Training children with hearing loss on words in sentences improved speech perception more than isolated words. This suggests sentence-level stimuli enhance learning and transfer of skills in pediatric audiology.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Pediatric Hearing Loss Research
  • Acoustic and Linguistic Stimuli Analysis

Background:

  • Children with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss often face challenges in speech perception.
  • The complexity of auditory training stimuli may significantly impact learning outcomes.
  • Understanding optimal training methods is crucial for effective pediatric audiology interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of acoustic/linguistic complexity in training stimuli on speech perception in children with hearing loss.
  • To compare the efficacy of isolated word training versus sentence-level training.
  • To assess the transfer of learning from training stimuli to untrained items.

Main Methods:

  • Seventeen children (aged 4-8 years) with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss participated.
  • Two training phases: Phase I (isolated words) and Phase II (words in sentences).
  • Experimental training was counterbalanced with traditional speech-language therapy over four-week periods, with pre- and post-testing.

Main Results:

  • Significant speech perception improvements were observed following experimental training in both isolated word and sentence phases.
  • Transfer of learning was notably greater when training utilized sentence-level stimuli (Phase II) compared to isolated word stimuli (Phase I).
  • Both training approaches yielded positive results, but sentence-based training demonstrated superior generalization.

Conclusions:

  • Training with sentence-level stimuli appears more effective for enhancing speech perception and promoting learning transfer in young children with hearing loss.
  • Findings support the use of linguistically complex stimuli in auditory training programs for pediatric populations.
  • Clinical implications suggest prioritizing sentence-based interventions for improved speech perception outcomes.

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