Vowel target articulation of the deaf

This paper discusses a study to demonstrate improvement in vowel articulation ability by direct acoustic measurement of the format frequencies of vowels before and after training.

An exploration of the role of narrative skills in higher-level reading comprehension of teenagers with hearing loss

This Study examines the relationship between scores on adolescents’ self-generated narratives and standardized reading-comprehension scores. This relationship is also compared with the more simple language metrics: vocabulary and syntax.

Use of the storage oscilloscope to train deaf children to convey meaning in sentences through intonation control

This paper is a review of a study to determine if profoundly deaf adolescents could be trained in intonation control in using a two-channel storage oscilloscope.

The development of language and communicative behaviors in deaf/hearing twins

This paper examines language development in twins--one that is hearing and the other that is hearing impaired.

The relationship among perceived hearing handicap, pure-tone average, and articulation index for an elderly population

This paper reviews a study to determine the relationship between a self-perceived hearing handicap index, pure-tone average and Articulation Index scores in an elderly population.

Auditory word-recognition by young deaf children

This paper reviews a study of a speech discrimination test for young profoundly deaf children.

The outcomes of a survey regarding the socialization of CID's alumni

This paper examines the results of a survey undertaken of CID alumni to determine how they are managing socially in a hearing world.

The development of a computerized version of a revised W-1 word list for obtaining speech reception thresholds

This paper discusses the creation of a condensed list SRT application of the W-1 for the Macintosh computer.

Role of alpha synuclein in noise induced hearing loss

The recent discovery of the contribution of alpha synuclein in the auditory system prompted further investigation of its functional role. Auditory brainstem response (ABR) and gap detection testing were completed on wild-type and transgenic M83 mice to assess the role of alpha synuclein in noise-induced hearing loss and central auditory function.

Valuable resources for parents of hearing-impaired children (ages: birth - 5 years)

This paper presents basic and immediate resources for parents with hearing impaired children between the ages of birth and five years. Resources include those dealing with educational options, basic literature, government resources, legal rights, parent advocacy issues and financial aid.

Central Institute for the Deaf's assistive listening device catalogue: includes descriptions, photographs and prices

This paper presents a catalogue of assistive listening devices (including descriptions, photographs and descriptions) available at the assistive listening device center at Central Institute for the Deaf.

The Developmental Sentence Scoring Procedure

This paper investigates the usefulness of the Developmental Sentence Scoring Procedure (DSS) as a clinical tool in rating the syntactic performance of young children.

Implications of newborn hearing screening: counseling parents of newborns with hearing loss

This paper reviews parental reactions to their newborn newly diagnosed with a hearing loss.

Analysis of return patterns of digital hearing aids

This paper examines the return rate for digital hearing aids and reason for the returns.

The role of glutamate receptors in cholesteatoma induced bone resorption

This paper discusses a study examining a new model of cholesteatoma induced bone resorption in mice using autologous implantation of pinna dermis to the surface of the skull and the role of glutamate receptors in reducing the number of osteoclasts.