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Author(s)
Yu-Chih Huang
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DOI:10.17265/2161-6248/2016.11.002
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National Pingtung University, Pingtung, Taiwan
ABSTRACT
Whether the preschool age child with cochlear implant should use sign has
always been a controversial issue, especially for those hearing parents with deaf
children. The purpose of this study was to explore the development of spoken and
sign language in children with cochlear implants in sign/bilingual program, and to understand the effect
of sign language in their spoken language development. A case study of a sign/bilingual
child with a cochlear implant is presented. Data collection in the research included interviews with mother and
teachers, class observations, and Joe’s language performances
in reading class. To realize Joe’s whole skill, we collected more data from standardized
tests, words expression, reading comprehension
test, and retelling story. The research duration was eighteen
months. Research findings also reveal that sign language
promoted the Joe’s spoken language development, but two language
abilities did not occur in parallel. It is most important for them to learn a natural and complete language in sign/bilingual
program during the early years of life.
KEYWORDS
child with cochlear implant, language development, sign/bilingual program
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