Early Intervention Protocols: Proposing a Default Bimodal Bilingual Approach for Deaf Children

Despite advances in hearing technology, a growing body of research, as well as early intervention protocols, deaf children largely fail to meet age-based language milestones. This gap in language acquisition points to the inconsistencies that exist between research and practice. Current research sug...

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Published in:Maternal and child health journal 2020-11, Vol.24 (11), p.1339-1344
Main Authors: Clark, M. Diane, Cue, Katrina R., Delgado, Natalie J., Greene-Woods, Ashley N., Wolsey, Ju-Lee A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bilingual education
Care and treatment
Commentary
Education
Gynecology
Hearing impaired children
Language instruction
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Methods
Pediatrics
Population Economics
Public Health
Sign language
Sociology
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Summary:Despite advances in hearing technology, a growing body of research, as well as early intervention protocols, deaf children largely fail to meet age-based language milestones. This gap in language acquisition points to the inconsistencies that exist between research and practice. Current research suggests that bimodal bilingual early interventions at deaf identification provide children language foundations that can lead to more effective outcomes. Recommendations that support implementing bimodal bilingualism at deaf identification include early intervention protocols, language foundations, and the development of appropriate bimodal bilingual environments. All recommendations serve as multifaceted tools in a deaf child’s repertoire as language and modality preferences develop and solidify. This versatile approach allows for children to determine their own language and communication preferences.
ISSN:1092-7875
1573-6628
DOI:10.1007/s10995-020-03005-2