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A Blended Classroom Program, Jennifer Johnson
A Blended Classroom Program, Jennifer Johnson
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper presents a model project on reverse mainstreaming, incorporating children with typical hearing into a classroom with hearing-impaired children at the preschool level.
Comparing Cochlear Implant Users' Objective Assessment With A Subjective Assessment Of Conversational Interactions With Unfamiliar Speakers, Tanya Jones
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper compares the objective and subjective assessments of cochlear implant users’ conversational interactions with unfamiliar speakers.
The Effects Of Group-Based Psychosocial Therapy On Conversational Fluency And Communication Handicap, Deborah Kupchik
The Effects Of Group-Based Psychosocial Therapy On Conversational Fluency And Communication Handicap, Deborah Kupchik
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper studies whether a combination of group rehabilitation in conjunction with psychosocial therapy enhances conversational fluency and diminishes communication handicap in cochlear implant recipients.
Behavior In Pigeons During Regeneration, Insook Lim
Behavior In Pigeons During Regeneration, Insook Lim
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper examines the recovery of the vestibular related head posture and balance ability in pigeons during regeneration of the vestibular system following ototoxic insult.
The Role Of Pediatrician In Hearing Loss: From Detection To Connection, Jamie Ranee Bailey
The Role Of Pediatrician In Hearing Loss: From Detection To Connection, Jamie Ranee Bailey
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper presents a study investigating how informed pediatricians are about hearing loss and their ability to assist and refer parents of children with hearing loss.
Evaluating The Directional Effects Of Acoustic Horn Style Hearing Aids Using The Quicksin Procedure, Becky Batiste
Evaluating The Directional Effects Of Acoustic Horn Style Hearing Aids Using The Quicksin Procedure, Becky Batiste
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper evaluates the directional effects of two hearing devices – an antique London Dome horn style device and a constructed Cupped Hand. The comparisons were made using the Quick SIN (Speech in Noise) adaptive test which measures signal-to-noise ratio loss.
Comparing Cochlear Implant Users' And Their Partners' Subjective Assessment Of Verbal Strategy Use With Objective Assessment: Does This Change Following Psychosocial Therapy?, Margaret Basile
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper investigates the effectiveness of a group-based psychosocial rehabilitation program for cochlear implant patients and their frequent communication partners.
What Resources Are Available To Assist Parents Of Hearing-Impaired Children To Increase Their Children's Reading Abilitites?, Casandra Merken
What Resources Are Available To Assist Parents Of Hearing-Impaired Children To Increase Their Children's Reading Abilitites?, Casandra Merken
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper discusses the importance of parental efforts in the reading achievement attained by their hearing impaired children and the need for those parents to have the appropriate tools and resources to effectively assist their children.
Movies As A Source Of Non-Occupational Noise Exposure, Julie Mullen
Movies As A Source Of Non-Occupational Noise Exposure, Julie Mullen
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper examines the noise levels of movies and whether or not movie theater sound levels may be hazardous to audience members.
Genetic Influences On Hypoxic Conditioning, Amanda Ortmann
Genetic Influences On Hypoxic Conditioning, Amanda Ortmann
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper addresses the relationship between noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and hypoxic conditioning prior to noise exposure. The study begins the process of determining the number and characteristic of the gene(s) involved in the cochlear hypoxic conditioning response.
Bacterial Biofilms In Cholesteatomas Of Mongolian Gerbils, Angela Clabots
Bacterial Biofilms In Cholesteatomas Of Mongolian Gerbils, Angela Clabots
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper studies cholesteatomas of Mongolian gerbils and the presence of bacterial biofilms.
Teaching Speech To Hearing-Impaired Children Using The Speech Skills Worksheet: Phonemes, Ellie Rice
Teaching Speech To Hearing-Impaired Children Using The Speech Skills Worksheet: Phonemes, Ellie Rice
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper addresses teaching speech skills (accurate production of phonemes and use of phonemes in isolation, syllables, words, phrases and sentences) to hearing impaired students through the use of the Speech Skills Worksheet and an accompanying Teaching Guide.
A Longitudinal Study Of One Cochlear Implant Recipient From Baseline To Twelve Months, Following A Group-Based Rehabilitation Program, Laura Fehrmann
A Longitudinal Study Of One Cochlear Implant Recipient From Baseline To Twelve Months, Following A Group-Based Rehabilitation Program, Laura Fehrmann
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper provides an in-depth examination of the experiences of one cochlear implant recipient who participated in a psychosocial group rehabilitation program that was aimed at overcoming the communication and psychosocial handicaps that may accompany hearing loss.
Educating Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students In The Mainstream Classroom, Rebecca Underwood
Educating Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Students In The Mainstream Classroom, Rebecca Underwood
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper examines the mainstreaming of hearing-impaired students in regular education classrooms. It evaluates the areas where teachers need more information regarding deafness, hearing loss and the teaching of hearing-impaired students. The paper also presents a list of resources to assist teachers in the education of hearing-impaired students in the mainstream classroom.
Noise Levels And Hearing Conservation In A Water Treatment Facility, Tessa Gilfillan
Noise Levels And Hearing Conservation In A Water Treatment Facility, Tessa Gilfillan
Independent Studies and Capstones
This paper describes a study assessing the sound levels and noise exposures of a municipal water treatment plant to determine the level of employee noise exposure dosages and to make any necessary recommendations regarding reducing the risk of noise induced hearing loss in employees.