Kristen R. Smith
Tanzania
Research Article
Effects of Language Intervention versus Traditional Interpretation for a Deaf Preschool Child: A Pilot Study
Author(s): Kristen R. Smith, Kimberly A. Wolbers and David F. CihakKristen R. Smith, Kimberly A. Wolbers and David F. Cihak
The objective of this study was to determine the impact of combined language intervention approaches (i.e., interaction, modification of the message, and visual scaffolds) on a student’s ability to provide correct responses and to appropriately participate in class activities. This study examined the impact of utilizing the collection of language intervention techniques in comparison to traditional interpreting with a four year old deaf child with a language delay who participated in a special education preschool classroom with sign language services. Utilizing a single-subject reversal methodology, the language facilitator providing such services alternated between traditional interpretation and a collection of research-based language intervention strategies. The language intervention incorporated interaction, modification of the message, and visual scaffolds to support languag.. View More»
