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Improving Outcomes Using AAC for D/HH Children

Contact Information:

Deborah Mood
[email protected]
720-777-2778

Project Description:

This study is a multi-site study exploring different methods of language intervention that might help improve language skills of children who are deaf/hard of hearing. Children will be randomly assigned to either a treatment as usual language intervention group, or a group using technology (i.e., Augmentative and Alternative Communication, AAC) to facilitate language intervention. Children who are between the ages of 3-10 years old who have a permanent bilateral hearing loss (clinical severity between moderate and profound) and who have language delay or a gap between their language skills and their nonverbal ability may be appropriate for the study. All children will participate in pre- and post-assessments and a follow up visit 6 months after the intervention. Children enrolled in the experimental intervention group will receive 12 weeks of weekly speech/language therapy (1 hour/week). Following participation in the study, those who were not assigned to the technology group may choose to participate in the intervention. Please email [email protected] or call 720-777-2778 (and select option 2).

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787