Identified are seven educational options and related services for determining individualized education programs of aurally handicapped students. (CL)

The relative effectiveness of individual speech therapy (8 students) versus small group therapy (18 students) was evaluated with hearing impaired young adults who had articulation problems. Articulation skill mastery, improvement in speech intelligibility, and quantity and type of utterances were examined. Only quantity of utterances distinguished…

Discussed are the following three major areas which influence the design of individualized programs for deaf adolescents as well as their communication with the world-at-large: attitudes toward communication, understanding the speech of others, and communicating through speech. (BD)

Written for parents of hearing impaired children, the article reviews provisions of Public Law 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (CL)

This paper discusses the elements of a management program to foster the development of speech production in children and youth with hearing impairments. Emphasis is on sensory management, experiential enrichment, and individual instruction. General cautions (e.g., avoid tension) are also offered. (DB)

The article provides information for parents and teachers of hearing impaired children concerning federal requirements (as mandated by Public Law 94-142, Education for All Handicapped Children Act) for the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and gives samples of annual goals and short-term objectives. (PHR)

The Aural Habilitation Program of Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (Canada) provides weekly, individualized aural habilitation sessions for parents of young children with hearing impairments and offers guidance in creating a listening, learning environment in the home. Strategies for developing parents' skills and confidence are described.…