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Comprehension for Learners Who Are Deafblind: Perspectives from Teachers, Interveners, and Parents
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Christopher Brum; Susan M. Bruce – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2024
Deafblindness is complex, and there is very limited research on literacy for learners who are deafblind, including on comprehension. This study investigated current practices for comprehension development for learners who are deafblind. Data were collected through a survey and interviews from 63 U.S. participants who were teachers, interveners,…
Descriptors: Deaf Blind, Students with Disabilities, Interpersonal Communication, Intervention
Sense International Romania: 15 Years Working on Behalf of Children with Deafblindness
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Buica, Cristian B. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2018
Sense International Romania (SIR) was established in 2001 as a local branch of Sense International UK. Until 1999, little has been done for children with dual sensory loss or multiple sensory impairments. Ms. Cristiana Salomie, the director of SIR, and Dr. Cristian B. Buica describe how things have been changing since then, highlighting SIR's…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Deaf Blind, Children, Sensory Training
A Summary of the Communication and Literacy Evidence-Based Practices for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Visually Impaired, and Deafblind
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Luckner, John L.; Bruce, Susan M.; Ferrell, Kay Alicyn – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2016
The Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform (CEEDAR) Center at the University of Florida (http://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/) is a national technical assistance center dedicated to supporting states in their efforts to develop teachers and leaders who can successfully prepare students with disabilities to achieve…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Deaf Blind, Disabilities, Teacher Education
Intervening on Affective Involvement and Expression of Emotions in an Adult with Congenital Deafblindness
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Martens, Marga A. W.; Janssen, Marleen J.; Ruijssenaars, Wied A. J. J. M.; Huisman, Mark; Riksen-Walraven, J. Marianne – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2014
This study examined the effects of a 20-week intervention to foster affective involvement during interaction and communication between an adult with congenital deafblindness (CDB) and his caregivers in a group home and a daytime activities center. Using a single-subject design, we examined whether the intervention increased affective involvement…
Descriptors: Adults, Deaf Blind, Congenital Impairments, Intervention
Speech-Language Pathologists and Children with Sensory Impairments: Personnel Preparation and Service Delivery Survey.
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House, Suzanne S.; Davidson, Roseanna C. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2000
A survey mailed to 200 speech-language pathologists (SLPs) examined their involvement in communication development in children with visual impairments or deafblindness. Analysis of responses (N=49) found striking differences in the preparation and competence of SLPs regarding various types of sensory impairment. Recommendations for changes in…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Competence, Deaf Blind, Delivery Systems