Related Experiment Videos
Practical evaluation procedure to assess and remediate speech perception skills
K C Vergara1, L W Miskiel, D K Oller
1University of Miami, Mailman Center for Child Development, FL, USA.
Scandinavian Audiology. Supplementum
|January 1, 1997
Summary
A new speech perception test aids educators in setting goals for deaf and hard-of-hearing students using sensory aids like cochlear implants. This practical tool aligns with the CHATS Curriculum for better individualized auditory training.
Area of Science:
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Special Education
- Assistive Technology
Background:
- The University of Miami/Dade County Public Schools Model Program focuses on sensory aids for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
- Current speech perception testing is extensive and impractical for daily school use.
- The Miami Cochlear Implant, Auditory, and Tactile Skills (CHATS) Curriculum guides individualized goal development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a practical speech perception test to support the CHATS Curriculum.
- To assist teachers and clinicians in selecting appropriate sensory aid training goals.
- To evaluate the correlation between the new test design and the existing curriculum.
Main Methods:
- Development of a new, concise speech perception test.
- Alignment of the test design with the CHATS Curriculum objectives.
- Focus on practical administration for school-based clinicians and teachers.
Main Results:
- A new speech perception test has been developed.
- The test is designed to be practical for school settings.
- The test correlates with the CHATS Curriculum for sensory aid training.
Conclusions:
- The new speech perception test offers a practical solution for educators.
- It facilitates individualized goal setting for students using hearing aids, tactual vocoders, and cochlear implants.
- This tool enhances the implementation of the CHATS Curriculum in educational settings.