Does the Acoustic Environment Make a Difference to Children with Multi-Sensory Impairments?.

Graham, Joan; Fraser, Brian

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ERIC Number: EJ455813

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Does the Acoustic Environment Make a Difference to Children with Multi-Sensory Impairments?

Graham, Joan; Fraser, Brian

British Journal of Special Education, v19 n3 p112-15 Sep 1992

This study examined the effect of acoustic conditions on reception of sound signals in 5 children (ages 1-4) with multisensory impairments. Results supported the significance of acoustic conditions, with signal-to-noise ratio singled out for its importance in the reception of sound signals. Implications for auditory training are drawn. (DB)

Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Auditory Perception, Auditory Training, Deaf Blind, Multiple Disabilities, Noise (Sound), Partial Hearing, Toddlers, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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