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A Comparison of the Peer Social Behavior of Children Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Hearing.
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Antia, Shirin D.; Dittillo, Deborah A. – Journal of Children's Communication Development, 1998
This study examined the peer social behaviors of 38 deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) and 44 hearing children (preschool through grade 1) during free play in small integrated groups. Videotapes were analyzed for peer interaction, play, peer initiations/child responses, and child initiations/peer responses. D/HH and hearing children showed similar…
Descriptors: Deafness, Early Childhood Education, Group Behavior, Interaction Process Analysis
The Effect of Partner Hearing Status on Social and Cognitive Play.
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Levine, Linda M.; Antia, Shirin D. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
This study observed the social/cognitive play of 46 young children who were deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). With D/HH partners, children engaged primarily in constructive play, but in groups that included both D/HH and hearing partners, they engaged most frequently in dramatic play. Results suggest that group play varies according to the hearing…
Descriptors: Deafness, Dramatic Play, Hearing Impairments, Interaction Process Analysis
Social Interaction and Acceptance of Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children and Their Peers: A Comparison of Social-Skills and Familiarity-Based Interventions.
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Antia, Shirin D.; Kreimeyer, Kathryn H. – Volta Review, 1996
This study compared effects of either a teacher-mediated social skills intervention or an integrated activities intervention on social interaction among young (ages four to six) children with and without hearing impairments. The social skills intervention successfully increased social interactions among deaf and hard-of-hearing children, but…
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Inclusive Schools, Instructional Effectiveness