Computerized Sign Language-Based Literacy Training for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children.

ABSTRACT: Strengthening the connections between sign language and written language may improve reading skills in deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) signing children. The main aim of the present study was to investigate whether computerized sign language-based literacy training improves reading skills in DHH signing children who are learning to read. Further, longitudinal associations between sign language skills and developing reading skills were investigated. Participants were recruited from Swedish state special schools for DHH children, where pupils are taught in both sign language and spoken language. Reading skills were assessed at five occasions and the intervention was implemented in a cross-over design. Results indicated that reading skills improved over time and that development of word reading

SUBMITTER: Holmer E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5881260 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature