The construction of a thyratron inflection indicator, its behaviour with certain vowels, and its use in instructing deaf children

This paper discusses the construction of an apparatus, Thyratron Inflection Indicator, to help hearing impaired children learn speech.

The use of digital technology for portfolio creation, management and utilization

The purpose of this study was to create a digital portfolio that was practical and effective for both teachers and parents.

Independent project in speech and hearing

This paper consists of a bibliography of materials for speech therapy.

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.

Acoustic reflex measurements in normals and Meniere's Syndrome using pulsed stimuli

This paper reviews a study to determine the maximum rate the acoustic reflex can follow pulsed stimuli in normal hearing subjects and in subjects with Meniere's Syndrome.

Phonological processing in the reading of deaf and normally hearing children

This paper reviews measurement of phonological processes in reading among deaf children and children who are of normal hearing.

The inner-relationship among lipreading ability, auditory speech perception ability, hearing loss, and language level in hearing impaired children

This paper reviews a study done to determine the correlation between lipreading, auditory speech perception, language abilities, and hearing loss levels in hearing impaired children.

A comparison of social interaction between groups of multiply handicapped and hearing-impaired children

This paper reviews a study to determine the differences between multiply handicapped and deaf children in social interactions.

Identification of issues encountered by deaf educators working with multiply involved children and the related emotional affects that go along with intervention

This paper discusses common issues deaf educators face that are not directly related to a child’s hearing impairment and thus often outside the educators’ area of expertise. The study also identifies a range of emotions early interventionists experience while working with children with multiple impairments.

The effects of group-based psychosocial therapy on conversational fluency and communication handicap

This paper studies whether a combination of group rehabilitation in conjunction with psychosocial therapy enhances conversational fluency and diminishes communication handicap in cochlear implant recipients.

Office noises and their effect on audiometry

This paper discusses a study of noise levels in audiometric testing rooms.

Comparison of speech processor MAP minimum (T) and maximum (C) levels with psychophysical thresholds and maximum acceptable loudness levels in users of the Nucleus 22 cochlear implant system

This paper discusses the Nucleus 22 cochlear implant.

The relation between intelligibility and the acoustic characteristics of deaf speech: An acoustic analysis of the vowels /i/ and /aw/, and nasals

This paper discusses a study that examined acoustic measures and the relationship to speech intelligibility of children with cochlear implants.

Speech and the hearing-impaired child: evaluation and revision of the CID Speech Skills Worksheet

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current use of the Central Institute for the Deaf’s Speech Skills Worksheet by teacher of the deaf and speech-language pathologists, review the current literature on speech development in hearing-impaired children, and apply the findings to develop a more comprehensive Speech Skills Worksheet.

The importance of parental involvement in language acquisition and activities and techniques to enhance the home-school connection

This study discusses the importance of parental involvement in children’s language development, and the related project offers parents books and activities to assist them in developing their children’s linguistic skills.