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Independent Studies and Capstones

2008

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Teacher Burnout: A Look At Stressors Affecting Teachers Of The Deaf, Caroline Leigh Holstein Jan 2008

Teacher Burnout: A Look At Stressors Affecting Teachers Of The Deaf, Caroline Leigh Holstein

Independent Studies and Capstones

Surveys addressing the issues of burnout among teachers of the deaf were sent to teachers in private oral schools. Forty-seven surveys were returned, providing insight into specific factors contributing to burnout.


Relationship Among Otoacoustic Emission Suppression And Auditory Processing Measures In Adults, Bethami Joseph Jan 2008

Relationship Among Otoacoustic Emission Suppression And Auditory Processing Measures In Adults, Bethami Joseph

Independent Studies and Capstones

The purpose of this Capstone Project is to help determine whether performing otoacoustic emissions with contralateral noise may be used in the diagnosis of Auditory Processing Disorder.


Literature Review And Analysis Of Itinerant Teachers Of The Hearing Impaired Located In The Midwest: Service Delivery Model In Education, Sarah Elizabeth Knoll Jan 2008

Literature Review And Analysis Of Itinerant Teachers Of The Hearing Impaired Located In The Midwest: Service Delivery Model In Education, Sarah Elizabeth Knoll

Independent Studies and Capstones

The role and responsibilities of an itinerant teacher of students who are deaf or hard of hearing were investigated to create a database of information about the effective traits of successful itinerant teachers.


Differences In Added Stable Gain Between Manufacturers, Audiometric Configurations, Earmold Styles, And Frequency Bands, Natalie M. Lenzen Jan 2008

Differences In Added Stable Gain Between Manufacturers, Audiometric Configurations, Earmold Styles, And Frequency Bands, Natalie M. Lenzen

Independent Studies and Capstones

Added stable gain (ASG) was measured to assess the differences in feedback reduction algorithms across six manufacturers, two earmold styles, ten audiograms, and three frequency bands.


Dynamic Visual Acuity Following High-Frequency Head Vibration, Julia Bark Jan 2008

Dynamic Visual Acuity Following High-Frequency Head Vibration, Julia Bark

Independent Studies and Capstones

In order to evaluate high-frequency VOR function, the effects of different types of motion on visual acuity were evaluated in asymptomatic and symptomatic subjects. A new testing protocol of evaluating vestibular function was developed in an effort to enhance current treatment protocols.


Balance Function Following Cochlear Implantation, Jacquelyn Lea Baudhuin Jan 2008

Balance Function Following Cochlear Implantation, Jacquelyn Lea Baudhuin

Independent Studies and Capstones

Imbalance is a risk of cochlear implantation. This is particularly important in patients receiving bilateral implants, who are often children. 25 adult and pediatric patients undergoing cochlear implantation were tested pre-operatively and post-operatively using tests of balance function. Results showed moderate losses in some test paradigms following implantation in the patient group as a whole. While changes in balance function due to cochlear implantation are not uncommon, their practical effect on function may be minor.


Icing On The Cake: Idiom Curriculum For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students, Marion E. Ballas Jan 2008

Icing On The Cake: Idiom Curriculum For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students, Marion E. Ballas

Independent Studies and Capstones

A look at the prevalence of idiom usage in the mainstream classroom, and the students' who are deaf/hard of hearing acquisition of idiom comprehension and usage. A complete teacher’s guide, including lesson plans and materials, and a list of idiom teaching resources for teachers of the deaf and mainstream teachers.


Synergistic Effects Of Noise, Kanamycin, And Hyperoxia On Abr Thresholds In Cba/J Mice, Elizabeth Ann Baum Jan 2008

Synergistic Effects Of Noise, Kanamycin, And Hyperoxia On Abr Thresholds In Cba/J Mice, Elizabeth Ann Baum

Independent Studies and Capstones

Young CBA/J mice were exposed to noise, kanamycin, and/or hyperoxia by 30 days post-gestational age in order to determine if a synergistic effect exists on ABR thresholds.


Reading Aloud To Children Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing, Eileen Bouldin Brankatelli Jan 2008

Reading Aloud To Children Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing, Eileen Bouldin Brankatelli

Independent Studies and Capstones

This study examines the benefits and most effective techniques of reading aloud to children who are deaf or hard of hearing, including an instructional video and booklist for parents.


Evaluating And Re-Developing A More Comprehensive And Useful Needs Based Assessment Tool For Parents And Teachers Of Newly-Diagnosed Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children, Megan L. Miller Jan 2008

Evaluating And Re-Developing A More Comprehensive And Useful Needs Based Assessment Tool For Parents And Teachers Of Newly-Diagnosed Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children, Megan L. Miller

Independent Studies and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to redevelop a needs assessment inventory for use by caregivers and professionals engaging in educational services for children who are newly-diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing.


The Importance Of Parental Involvement In Language Acquisition And Activities And Techniques To Enhance The Home-School Connection, Meghan Cole Jan 2008

The Importance Of Parental Involvement In Language Acquisition And Activities And Techniques To Enhance The Home-School Connection, Meghan Cole

Independent Studies and Capstones

This study discusses the importance of parental involvement in children’s language development, and the related project offers parents books and activities to assist them in developing their children’s linguistic skills.


Effects Of Combined Electric And Acoustic Hearing On Speech Perception Of A Pediatric Cochlear Implant User, Sharon Quadrizius Jan 2008

Effects Of Combined Electric And Acoustic Hearing On Speech Perception Of A Pediatric Cochlear Implant User, Sharon Quadrizius

Independent Studies and Capstones

The primary objective of this study was to document the benefits and possible detriments of combining ipsilateral acoustic hearing in the cochlear implant ear of a patient with preserved low frequency residual hearing post cochlear implantation. The secondary aim was to examine the efficacy of various cochlear implant mapping and hearing aid fitting strategies in relation to electro-acoustic benefits.


Symptoms Of Imbalance Associated With Cervical Spine Pathology, Catherine Clara Rieke Jan 2008

Symptoms Of Imbalance Associated With Cervical Spine Pathology, Catherine Clara Rieke

Independent Studies and Capstones

The goals of the present study are: to determine the prevalence of dizziness or imbalance in a population of patients with cervical-spine pathology as compared to that in the general population; to determine correlations between cervical spinal pathology and symptoms of dizziness or imbalance.


The Use Of Music Education In Oral Schools For Children Who Are Deaf And Hard Of Hearing, Julie Fix Jan 2008

The Use Of Music Education In Oral Schools For Children Who Are Deaf And Hard Of Hearing, Julie Fix

Independent Studies and Capstones

This paper is a survey and discussion of the teaching methods, objectives, and benefits associated with music programs in oral schools for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.


Recommendations For A Mathematical Curriculum To Be Used In Conjunction With An Oral Deaf Education Program, Megan Rae Freese Jan 2008

Recommendations For A Mathematical Curriculum To Be Used In Conjunction With An Oral Deaf Education Program, Megan Rae Freese

Independent Studies and Capstones

Students who are deaf or hard of hearing have typically had difficulty in mathematics; however, this problem often is overlooked because of difficulties in language and reading abilities. This study aims to identify the most appropriate mathematics curriculum for deaf or hard of hearing students in an oral deaf education program.


The Effect Of The Handwriting Without Tears Program On Student Cursive Writing Achievement At Central Institute For The Deaf (Cid), Julie A. Galanis Jan 2008

The Effect Of The Handwriting Without Tears Program On Student Cursive Writing Achievement At Central Institute For The Deaf (Cid), Julie A. Galanis

Independent Studies and Capstones

Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) is a multi-sensory program that provides a simpler approach to the instruction of cursive handwriting. It was administered to a sample of third graders to assess the effectiveness of the program and determine if it would be a viable option for handwriting instruction at CID.


Understanding The Communication Needs Of Individuals With Hearing Loss In The Workplace, Jacqueline L. Spry Jan 2008

Understanding The Communication Needs Of Individuals With Hearing Loss In The Workplace, Jacqueline L. Spry

Independent Studies and Capstones

The purpose of this project was to determine the specific needs of individuals with hearing impairment in the workplace. Focus groups were conducted with this population to evaluate needs. Results are depicted as specific concerns noted throughout the focus groups.


Quality Of Life Measure For Adolescents And Children With Hearing Loss, Amy M. Streufert Jan 2008

Quality Of Life Measure For Adolescents And Children With Hearing Loss, Amy M. Streufert

Independent Studies and Capstones

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the impact of hearing loss on the quality of life of adolescents and children. Focus group sessions were held for parents and children or adolescents with hearing loss to discuss their perceptions. Quality of life questionnaires were developed for adolescents and children with hearing loss.


The Use Of Digital Technology For Portfolio Creation, Management And Utilization, Linda H. Tomlinson Jan 2008

The Use Of Digital Technology For Portfolio Creation, Management And Utilization, Linda H. Tomlinson

Independent Studies and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to create a digital portfolio that was practical and effective for both teachers and parents.


Efficacy Of High-Frequency Tympanometry In Infants Birth To Six Months Of Age: A Pilot Study, Toby Elizabeth Wilson Jan 2008

Efficacy Of High-Frequency Tympanometry In Infants Birth To Six Months Of Age: A Pilot Study, Toby Elizabeth Wilson

Independent Studies and Capstones

The purpose of this study was to assess the use of 1 kHz tympanometry in young infants. A larger sample will be needed to develop definitive norms and determine the sensitivity and specificity of 1 kHz tympanometry for middle ear pathology in young infants.