Comparisons of Social Competence in Young Children With and Without Hearing Loss: A Dynamic Systems Framework

摘要: This study compared levels of social competence and language development in 74 young children with hearing loss 38 peers aged 2.5-5.3 years. was the first to examine relationship between oral using a dynamic systems framework without loss. We hypothesized that, due deficits language, who were deaf would display lower than their peers. Furthermore, age predict scores. Social measured general deaf-specific measure. Results showed that performed significantly worse on measure but better norms Controlling for maternal education income, regression analyses indicated status predicted both groups. Among loss, correlations also found at diagnosis, amplification, two measures. supported our hypothesis have cascading negative effects children. Development early intervention programs target skills are needed this population.