The factor of timing on intelligible speech among normally-hearing persons was studied to determine some ways in which it differs from the speech of the deaf. Additional data was gathered on the temporal aspects of the speech of deaf and hearing children and hearing adults. The data corroborated earlier studies indicating that (1) deaf speakers…

Progress on an effort to develop a computer-based system of speech-training aids for the deaf is reported. The systems is described, as are four different types of visual displays. One type, showing speech parameters as functions of time, is discussed in detail. The problem of assessing speech performance and the possibility of giving the computer…

Material for teacher-users of a computer-based system of speech training aids for the deaf is offered. Research on the types of deficiencies found in the speech of the deaf is reviewed; a philosophy concerning training which emphasizes the role of diagnosis, is presented; and suggestions are made concerning use of the displays produced by the…