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Social Validity Of Technology Assisted Spoken Language Intervention For Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Children, Sandra Grether Phd, Lisa L. Hunter Phd, Robert C. Gibler M.A., Susan Wiley, Bethany Wysocki Au.D., Rajvi Desai Msw, Jareen Meinzen-Derr

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

Children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) are at-risk for language delays and associated developmental challenges that impact academic, social, and communication skills. Technology Assisted Language Intervention (TALI) is a novel approach that focuses on using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as an intervention for children who are DHH. Results from a recent pilot study suggested that TALI may be a viable approach for enhancing spoken language and communication. In this study, we examined the social validity of TALI using interviews and focus groups. We collected qualitative data from parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children who are DHH to …