Pediatrics January 2016 PMID 26684476

Sign Language and Spoken Language for Children With Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review.

Elizabeth M Fitzpatrick, Candyce Hamel, Adrienne Stevens, Misty Pratt, David Moher, Suzanne P Doucet, Deirdre Neuss, Anita Bernstein, Eunjung Na

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight genuine interest in the systematic review, with phrases like 'very interesting' and mentions of observations from practitioners about language development in children with hearing loss. The tone is inquisitive and reflective, focusing on the inconclusiveness of the evidence and practical experiences rather than strong opinions or calls for action.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show a neutral stance, acknowledging the research without strong disagreement or full endorsement.

InterestHigh interest

The use of words like 'very interesting' indicates high curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Although only a couple of comments are included, the discussion reflects some level of active participation and reflection on the review's implications.

ImpactNeutral impact

The conversations suggest awareness but do not clearly demonstrate a belief in significant immediate change due to the publication.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review examined whether combining sign language with oral language approaches benefits children with permanent hearing loss, compared to using only oral language therapy.
  • The review included 11 cohort studies, mostly involving children with severe to profound hearing loss and cochlear implants, but found limited high-quality evidence to draw firm conclusions.
  • Overall, more research is needed to determine if sign language adds significant benefits to spoken language development in children with hearing loss, as current evidence is insufficient.]

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Dr Martina Curtin
@martina_SLT · X

@bangerasai Hi Sai! Yes, it's very interesting! Here's a systematic review on the effect of sign language on oral language development https://t.co/xNDAJ9Fzif Inconclusive unfortunately, but I know lots of typ. devel. children who have age appropriate language abilities in both modalities.

Jul 21, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,328 followers View post →
Professor Victoria Joffe
@vjoffe · X

RT @martina_SLT: @bangerasai Hi Sai! Yes, it's very interesting! Here's a systematic review on the effect of sign language on oral language…

Jul 21, 2020 · 1 share · 5,842 followers View post →

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Professor Victoria Joffe
@vjoffe · X

RT @martina_SLT: @bangerasai Hi Sai! Yes, it's very interesting! Here's a systematic review on the effect of sign language on oral language…

Jul 21, 2020 · 1 share · 5,842 followers View post →
Dr Martina Curtin
@martina_SLT · X

@bangerasai Hi Sai! Yes, it's very interesting! Here's a systematic review on the effect of sign language on oral language development https://t.co/xNDAJ9Fzif Inconclusive unfortunately, but I know lots of typ. devel. children who have age appropriate language abilities in both modalities.

Jul 21, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,328 followers View post →