An Analysis of Mental State Verb and Complex Syntax Use in Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) have documented deficits with complex syntax and vocabulary knowledge. Mental state verbs (MSVs) are necessary for some kinds of complex syntax use and communicate abstract concepts needed for academic language. The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency, diversity, and syntactic context of MSV use in children who are DHH compared to children with typical hearing (CTH).

Method

Seventy-three preschool children (23 with cochlear implants, 22 with hearing aids, and 28 with typical hearing) completed a structured language sample as part of a larger assessment battery. Samples were analyzed and compared across groups for use of MSVs, diversity in MSV use, and syntactical context for MSVs.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Vachio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10721245 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature