The generalization and maintenance of the peer social behaviors of young children who are deaf or hard of hearing

Author(s): Kreimeyer, K. H.

Journal/Book: Lang Speech Hearing Serv Sch. 1997; 28: 10801 Rockville Pike Rd, Rockville, MD 20852-3279. Amer Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc. 59-69.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a social skills and comparision intervention on peer social behaviors of 43 young children who were deaf and hoard of hearing (D/HH). Both interventions were conducted in small groups consisting of children who were D/HH and hearing. Data were obtained on 15 social behaviors in four categories; peer interaction, play, child initiations/peer responses, and peer initiations/child responses. Social behaviors were recorded during free play (a) before the intervention, (b) immediately after the intervention ceased, and (c) 4 weeks after the intervention ceased. Children receiving the social skills intervention decreased their frequency of solitary and parallel play. These changes were maintained 1 year later in an outdoor play setting.

Note: Article Antia SD, Univ Arizona, Dept Special Educ & Rehabil, Tucson,AZ 85721 USA

Keyword(s): children who are deaf or hard of hearing; social behavior; social skills; peer interaction; IMPAIRED CHILDREN; PLAY-BEHAVIOR; PRESCHOOLERS; SKILLS; ACQUISITION; AGE

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