scholarly journals Effects of a prosody rehabilitation program on expression of affect in preschool children with hearing impairment: a randomized trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ossama A. Sobhy ◽  
Rania M. Abdou ◽  
Sara M. Ibrahim ◽  
Nesrine H. Hamouda
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Group B ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Post Therapy ◽  
Hearing Impaired Children

Abstract Background Children with hearing impairment are deprived of their source of linguistic input which in turn leads to linguistic and prosodic deficits that negatively affect language and social development. Linguistic aspects other than prosody have received considerable attention in studies concerned with hearing-impaired children with little literature addressing how to improve their affective prosodic deficits. The aim of the current study is to adapt and apply the “prosody treatment program” and detect the effect of prosodic rehabilitation on affect production and language development in Egyptian hearing-impaired children. This study was conducted on 21 children with sensorineural hearing loss. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups, group A (cases) and group B (control) by block randomization. The subjects of the study were evaluated pre and post-therapy by a protocol for assessment of their prosodic skills using subjective and objective measures. Both groups received the usual auditory and language rehabilitation therapy. The case group additionally received rehabilitation for prosody using the “prosody treatment program” for 3 months. Results Results showed a statistically significant improvement in the subjective scores and most of the objective scores of the assessed affective prosodic skills when comparing pre-therapy and post-therapy scores in the cases group, and when comparing both studied groups post-therapy. Conclusions Prosodic training has an additional benefit evident in improving affective prosodic skills of hearing-impaired children compared to conventional therapy alone with a positive effect on their linguistic development. Trial registration The trial is registered at www.clinicaltrials.govNCT04691830. Registered under the name “Adaptation of a Rehabilitation Program for Prosody and its Application on Egyptian Hearing Impaired Children”. Retrospectively registered:

Anticipatory Coarticulation in the Speech of Profoundly Hearing-Impaired and Normally Hearing Children

1991 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1276-1285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin S. Waldstein ◽  
Shari R. Baum
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Speech Production ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Hearing Children ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Hearing Impaired Children

The present study investigated the extent of anticipatory coarticulation in the speech of five 7-year-old and four 10-year-old children with profound prelingual hearing impairment as compared to normally hearing age-matched control subjects. Ten tokens each of the CV syllables L[∫i, ∫u, ti, tu, ki, ku] were elicited from each of the children. Both temporal and spectral (centrold and F2 frequency) analyses were conducted to explore the influence of the following vocalic environment on the initial consonants. The data indicated that the hearing-impaired children displayed evidence of coarticulation on most measures, but they did so to a lesser degree when compared to the normally hearing children. The results are discussed in relation to theories of speech production in the hearing impaired, and their implications for the development of coarticulation are considered.

Effects of Prosody Rehabilitation on Acoustic Analysis of Prosodic Features in Hearing-Impaired Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Ossama A. Sobhy ◽  
Rania M. Abdou ◽  
Sara Magdy Ibrahim ◽  
Nesrine H. Hamouda
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Program ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Language Training ◽  
Prosodic Features ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Impaired Children

<b><i>Background:</i></b> The role of prosody in language acquisition and effective communication is documented in research. Nevertheless, rehabilitation of prosodic skills in children with hearing impairment using hearing aids or cochlear implants is relatively neglected compared to other speech and language areas. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> To detect the effect of prosodic rehabilitation using the adapted translated version of the “Prosody Treatment Program” on expression of prosodic features in Egyptian Arabic-speaking hearing-impaired school-age children fitted with hearing aids or cochlear implant devices in comparison to conventional auditory and language rehabilitation. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This study was conducted on 34 children with sensorineural hearing loss in a randomized controlled trial design. Children were randomly divided into 2 groups, group A (cases) and group B (control), by block randomization. Both groups were initially evaluated for their prosodic skills using objective measures. Group A received rehabilitation for prosody using the Prosody Treatment Program for 1 h, once per week for 3 months, while group B received conventional auditory and language training and served as their control. Both groups were re-evaluated using the same protocol after 3 months of therapy. <b><i>Results:</i></b> A statistically significant improvement of most of the assessed prosodic parameters in group A was shown when comparing the pretherapy and posttherapy scores, as well as comparing between both studied groups after therapy. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Prosody is amenable to motor learning. The Prosody Treatment Program seems to be an effective rehabilitation tool in improving some prosodic skills of hearing-impaired children. Prosodic rehabilitation showed superiority to conventional auditory and language training in improving the expression of some prosodic features and pragmatic language skills.

Perceptions of Hearing Impairment Held by School Personnel

1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia M. Davis ◽  
Neil T. Shepard ◽  
Patricia G. Stelmachowicz ◽  
Michael P. Gorga
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Preservice Training ◽  
Teachers Of The Deaf ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Hearing Impaired Children

Public school personnel were surveyed regarding their perceptions of the effects of hearing impairment on behavior and achievement, and their own needs for in-service training on that topic. Results of the survey suggest that the personnel most likely to provide local in-service training (speech-language pathologists and teachers of the deaf) differ significantly in their view of hearing-impaired children and their needs. Furthermore, in-service needs appear to differ significantly for various groups of professionals, indicating the necessity of knowledge about their preservice training and their current contacts with hearing-impaired children if in-service training is to be beneficial.

scholarly journals Academic Performance of Hearing Impaired Children Who Received Early Intervention

2021 ◽  
pp. 227-234
Author(s):  
Amin Fatima Choudhry ◽  
Hafiza Shabnum Noor ◽  
Rabia Shahid ◽  
Tehreem Mukhtar ◽  
Syeda Mariam Zahra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Sensorineural Hearing ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Hearing Impaired Children

Aims: This study aims to assess the academic performance of children with hearing impairment who received early intervention in Lahore. Study Design:  Cross sectional survey design was used. Place and Duration of Study: Data was collected from Special Institute/School; Hamza foundation academy Lahore, Pakistan for the duration of six months from March 2021 to September 2021. Methodology: 97 students with moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss children (aged in between 4 to 12), using hearing aids (HA’s) and cochlear implant (CI) were included by using purposive sampling technique. Hearing impaired children with other than sensorineural hearing loss and children who didn’t receive early intervention (hearing aids/implants or speech therapy) were excluded from this study. Results: It was found that 97 children with hearing impairment achieved significantly in their test score (80 to 99%) across English, Science, and Mathematics as compared to Urdu and Islamiyat (70 to 79%) after the implementation of intervention strategies. Conclusion: The study conclude that, while children with hearing impairment faced struggle in some areas of academics which includes listening and imitation in subjects like Urdu (structure of words) and Islamiyat (due to Arabic talafuz), their  academic performance in Math, English, and Science is higher with overall achieved percentage between  80 to 99%.

Research on Pronunciation Assessment Detection Method Based on 3D Modeling and Sensor Technology

2015 ◽  
Vol 738-739 ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Li Juan Shi ◽  
Xiu Xia Yu ◽  
Jian Zhao ◽  
Qin Sheng Du
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Sensor Technology ◽  
Voice Input ◽  
Development Of Language ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Hearing Impaired Children

It is necessary for hearing-impaired children after hearing compensation for language rehabilitation, Rehabilitation evaluation system can timely understanding of the effect of rehabilitation, rehabilitation program reasonable.This paper presents multiple feedback method and system for hearing-impaired children pronunciation evaluation based on 3D technology, information technology, the use of modern means of measuring real-time speech. The evaluation system collect the tongue palate, lip face and voice pronunciation information of hearing-impaired children through sensor and voice input devices.The reference value to compare the data with the standard output,The system can overcome the shortcomings of traditional method is subjective.To assess abnormal and the degree of abnormal of hearing-impaired children s function. Provide the basis for the development of language rehabilitation training plan, establish a scientific evaluation method and evaluation system.

scholarly journals CORRECTIONAL CORRECTION ABILITIES IN YOUNG CHILDREN SCHOOL AGE WITH DISABILITIES HEARING BY SWIMMING MACHINES

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 207-215
Author(s):  
Viktoriya Babalich ◽  
◽  
Tetyana Malenyuk ◽  
Olena Golub ◽  
Alexander Broyakovsʹkyy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Statistical Processing ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
School Age ◽  
Hearing Impairments ◽  
Auditory Analyzer ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Hearing Impaired Children

Introduction. This article addresses the issue of improving of children with hearing impairments. Using swimming facilities, we aimed to improve coordination preparedness, as well as swimming skills of hearing impaired children. The hypothesis of the study is to correct deviations in the development of children with hearing impairments, in particular coordination of movements, which can be achieved by developing a program and guidelines for the use of swimming equipment. The purpose of: To scientifically program substantiated correction children coordination of primary school age with hearing impairment by swimming means for full physical development. To solve this goal were used following research methods: theoretical analysis, analysis of pedagogical experience, observation, diagnostic methods (conversation, testing); pedagogical experiment (ascertaining, formative); methods of statistical processing of received information. The study involved children with mild pathologies of the auditory analyzer aged 8-9 years. Results. In the result of research was proved the positive impact of swimming on the coordination correction of children with hearing impairment. Confirmation of positive dynamics is an improvement in the results of test assignments. The greatest increase of indicators was achieved in a test task performed in water (P <0.05). The practical: The implemented program using specially matched solutions and methods that take into specifics of disease positively influenced the formation of coordination preparedness for children with hearing impairments. At the same time use of swimming aids contributed to the mastery of a vital skill for every person - the ability to swim. Key words: hearing impaired children, adaptive swimming, rehabilitation, pathology, physical fitness.

The Pediatrician and the Deaf Child: Perspectives of a Pediatrician-Parent

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-314
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Deaf Child ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Deaf Children ◽  
Delays In Diagnosis ◽  
Impaired Children ◽  
Hearing Impaired Children

As a pediatrician who is a parent of a profoundly deaf child, I have an unusual perspective of the problems of hearing-impaired children. From personal, nonprofessional contacts with parents of deaf children, it is unfortunately apparent that pediatricians are often unpopular with these parents. This dissatisfaction frequently results from unnecessary, prolonged delays in diagnosis, or from bad advice once the diagnosis of hearing impairment is made. Too often pediatricians have told these parents, "don't worry about your suspicions, I have never had a deaf child in my practice," or "Your child is too young to test, we will do it later."

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