Communication and Degree of Satisfaction of Persons with Profound Hearing Impairment who Employed the Auditory-Oral Approach from Early Age

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  • 〈先天性難聴児に対する言語指導の５０年の歩みとこれから〉早期より聴覚活用した重度聴覚障害者のコミュニケーションとその満足度

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This paper reports the results of a questionnaire survey conducted upon persons with profound hearing impairment who employed the auditory-oral approach from an early age and their parents, focusing particularly on aspects of communication. By examining their communication skills and efficacy, their mental state, and their degrees of satisfaction, the study yields the following results. 1) 91% of persons with profound hearing impairment wear hearing aids and make use of their residual hearing in one-on-one conversations or to grasp the context of conversation. 2) In contrast, difficulties in speech perception remarkably increase in situations such as watching TV or attending assemblies. 3) The subjects utilize various modes of communication such as speech, sign language, writing, etc., according to the specific circumstances or their communication partners. 4) They use their voice without reluctance and are able to employ various other communicative means to cope with difficult situations. 5) Even those with profound hearing loss show eagerness to use their residual hearing. These results suggest that, for persons with profound hearing impairment, appropriate uses of varied communication strategies can facilitate interactions with hearing people and thus reduce mental stress.

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