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Related Services Research Project to Support the Education of Students with Deaf-Blindness: Final Report. [PDF]
This Final Report documents the activities and products of the . Related Services Research Project to Support the Education of Students with Deafblindness, a four-year research project funded by the U.S.
Giangreco, Michael
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Cognitive skills and reading in adults with Usher syndrome type 2 [PDF]
Objective: To investigate working memory (WM), phonological skills, lexical skills, and reading comprehension in adults with Usher syndrome type 2 (USH2).
Björn Lidestam +3 more
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ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to develop a conceptual understanding of the role of caring for older adults with combined vision and hearing impairment (DSI). Background Dual sensory impairment (DSI) impacts both listening and speechreading communication, function and social participation, meaning that older adults often require support and ...
Moira E. Dunsmore +3 more
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Abstract The international shift towards inclusive education has increased the enrolment of autistic students in mainstream schools. While mainstream education provides autistic students with valuable opportunities for their (social) development, research consistently shows that these environments struggle to fully include autistic students and address
Fernanda Esqueda Villegas +3 more
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Deafblindness is a unique and complex disability. Research on the needs and quality of life are scarce; as well as the lack of adequate knowledge, training and lack of qualified professionals to serve this group. All this justifies the sense and interest
María del Carmen Rodríguez-Jiménez +3 more
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Cognitive Assessment of Children Who Are Deafblind: Perspectives and Suggestions for Assessments. [PDF]
The overall goal of a cognitive assessment is to improve communication, learning, and quality of life for a child who is deafblind. This article will give a brief description and perspective on different evaluation approaches as a basis for reliable ...
Nicholas J.
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Dual sensory impairment in special schools in South-Eastern Nigeria. [PDF]
In a cross-sectional study to determine the magnitude of dual sensory impairment (DSI-combined hearing and vision loss) in children in single-disability special education schools, children in schools for the blind and schools for the deaf in four states ...
Aghaji, Ada E +3 more
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Perceptions of deaf candidates during job interviews: An exploration
Abstract Across industries, deaf Americans face employment challenges, in part due to attitudes and perceptions of hearing managers. Barriers to gainful employment can negatively impact financial and social outcomes for individuals and their families.
Claudia C. Mich, Hayley Stokar
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ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hearing and vision impairments are prevalent health conditions among older adults, negatively affecting functional ability, mental and social well‐being, quality of life and increasing the likelihood of transition to long‐term care.
Melinda Toomey +21 more
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Abstract Objectives Despite studies showing that persons with hearing impairments (HI) or vision impairments (VI) have an increased risk of developing mental health disorders, mental health services frequently are not accessible and suited to the specific needs of both populations.
Bastian Hardt +7 more
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