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Mind the Gap: Understanding the Different Developmental Trajectories of Spoken Language in Deaf and Hearing Children

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“It’s like putting together a puzzle without all the pieces”. “I try to grasp with one sense, information intended for another.” Extracts from the essay “Seeing at the Speed of Sound” by Rachel Kolb Despite adjustments in healthcare, like newborn Continue reading Mind the Gap: Understanding the Different Developmental Trajectories of Spoken Language in Deaf and Hearing Children→

Secret Power of the Human Ear: Can We Predict Upcoming Stutters from Preceding Fluent Speech?

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Can We Predict Upcoming Stuttering Moments? Imagine that there’s a word you want to say but it just isn’t coming out – this frustrating feeling is similar to what many people who stutter (PWS) experience in daily life. 🗣What is Continue reading Secret Power of the Human Ear: Can We Predict Upcoming Stutters from Preceding Fluent Speech?→

Breaking Stereotypes: Measuring Early Spoken Language Development in Young Deaf Children is More Accurate Than You Think

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Bridging the gap by GAPS: a spoken language measure for young deaf children When it comes to identifying spoken language difficulties in young deaf children, we have been missing a crucial tool. Unlike hearing children who have a plethora of appropriate Continue reading Breaking Stereotypes: Measuring Early Spoken Language Development in Young Deaf Children is More Accurate Than You Think→