Issue Date
2016
Abstract
The literature on the benefits and deficits of bilingualism is reviewed with an emphasis on sign/spoken bilingualism and on the population of deaf or hard of hearing children. Since there are a limited number of reports on sign/spoken bilingualism for these children, a research plan is outlined for a large study whose results could have a significant impact on oral education policy and spoken language development in deaf or hard of hearing children.
Language
English
Publisher
Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine
Subject (MeSH)
Language Development; Sign Language
Subject (LC)
Hearing impaired children; Bilingualism in children; Deaf children--Education
Document Type
Thesis
Advisor
Uchanski, Rosalie M.
Recommended Citation
Farber, Stephanie, "Early exposure to both sign and spoken language for children who are deaf or hard of hearing: Might it help spoken language development?" (2016). Independent Studies and Capstones. Paper 736. Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine.
https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/pacs_capstones/736
