Recognizing emotion in illustrations and photographs: Comparing responses of children who are deaf or hard of hearing with those of children with normal hearing

Recognizing emotions are something children do everyday, whether it is identifying that mom is sad because she lost her job or that a character in a story is mad because no one will listen to him. The purpose of this study is to find out if recognizing emotions is easier to do with realistic photographs or illustrations.

A study of six hearing-impaired children who have been successfully mainstreamed

This paper is a review of six former CID students who have been mainstreamed.

The influence of siblings on the development of social skills in children who are deaf or hard of hearing

A study observing the influence of siblings or lack thereof, birth order and vocabulary skills on social skills of adolescent cochlear implant recipients using ratings from their parents.

More appropriate: additional stories for students who are hearing impaired using the "Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence" (S.P.I.R.E.) curriculum

S.P.I.R.E., at use at Central Institute for the Deaf, is a comprehensive, multi-sensory systematic reading and language program that targets at risk and struggling students. The purpose of this project was to write additional stories and sentences for students who are hearing impaired through reader 2 that may be used in conjunction with the exiting stories and supplements.

Children with hearing loss who also have special talents

Access to thesis is restricted. Contact Archives and Rare Books. This paper discusses children who have special learning problems.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of using DVDs to elicit language for children who are deaf or hard of hearing

This study examines the effectiveness of utilizing a DVD software program to teach specific language structures to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This study includes a literary review of previous studies that evaluated the effectiveness of using technology to teach language to children who exhibited language delays.

An examination of cued speech as a tool for language, literacy, and bilingualism for children who are deaf or hard of hearing

This study examines the purpose and uses of Cued Speech, its benefits and limitations, and its effectiveness as a tool for language, literacy, and bilingualism.

The role of siblings in the habilitation of families with children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing

Siblings play a vital role in the health of a family as they adjust to having a child who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. In this project, a series of workshops has been designed for the siblings of children with a hearing loss to help better understand hearing loss and foster healthy sibling relationships.

Predicting the ability to lip-read in children who have a hearing loss

This study aims to discover if a variety of factors related to a child's education and audiologic history predict a child's ability to lip-read.

Using love and logic at home: A workshop for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing

Research supporting a workshop about using Love and Logic techniques at home, tailored for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Who am I?

This paper examines the self-image and satisfaction of cochlear implant users.

History and uses of music education for children who are hearing impaired

This paper discusses hearing impaired children and their ability to learn and enjoy music.

The use of music education in oral schools for children who are deaf and hard of hearing

This paper is a survey and discussion of the teaching methods, objectives, and benefits associated with music programs in oral schools for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Average annual reading growth rate progress of children who are deaf, use a cochlear implant and attend an auditory-oral school

Reading growth rate averages were established for children who are deaf, have a unilateral cochlear implant and attend an auditory-oral school.

Do child cochlear implant users who are perceived unfavorably as communication partners have poor self-esteem?

This paper examines self-esteem issues with children who wear a cochlear implant.