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Communication Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss: A Comparison of Two Early Intervention Approaches.
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- Delays in diagnosis and intervention for paediatric hearing loss: the role of parental psychological inflexibility in a multicentre Iranian study.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Observational
- Patient Perceptions of Delays in Audiology Services in Johannesburg: A Secondary Analysis of Waiting Times and Alternative Service Models.Journal of evaluation in clinical practice · 2026Article
- A narrative review on cost considerations in early intervention for deaf and/or hard-of-hearing children in Africa.Health policy and planning · 2026Review
- A descriptive cost comparison of Listening and Spoken Language - South Africa versus traditional Speech-Language Therapy as therapeutic approaches for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in South Africa.Journal of public health in Africa · 2026Article
- The impact of prematurity and neonatal complications on hearing function in children born to HIV-Positive mothers: A secondary data analysis in the South African context.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- Hearing healthcare for all? Investigating accessibility of public audiology services in Johannesburg, South Africa.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Communication Intervention in South Africa: Advocating for the Listening and Spoken Language Approach.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundEarly intervention approaches play a critical role in shaping the communication outcomes of children with hearing loss, influencing their language development and overall learning trajectory.
objectivesThe main objective of this study was to compare the communication outcomes of children with hearing loss who received Listening and Spoken Language-South Africa (LSL-SA) with those who received Traditional Speech-Language Therapy (TSLT).
methodsA retrospective record review was conducted to gather data on communication outcomes from participants' speech-language therapy records. Communication outcomes were measured using standardized assessments evaluating speech intelligibility, expressive vocabulary, receptive language, expressive language, audition, and cognitive-linguistic skills. The data were analyzed using quantitative statistics. Key statistical methods included measures to determine associations, identify statistical significance, determine outcomes, and compare differences between the two groups.
resultsThe study found that children in the LSL-SA group had statistically significant better communication outcomes, with 63% achieving age-appropriate speech intelligibility compared to 45% in the TSLT group (
conclusionsThis study highlights that communication intervention approaches aligned with the LSL-SA practice promote better communication development and enhance spoken language outcomes in children with hearing loss, facilitating successful transitions to mainstream schooling. Contribution: This study provides contextually relevant evidence for implementing an LSL-SA intervention approach for children with hearing loss. The implications of these findings for clinical practice and future research are discussed in detail.
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