Visual communication and reading development research
Reading research has traditionally focused on mappings between auditory representations of spoken language and written words. However, this is a limited view of language. Visual spoken language input (visual speech/ lipreading), sign language and fingerspelling are increasingly recognised as important to reading development in deaf children.
This project will examine the contribution visual speech input, sign language and fingerspelling knowledge to reading in young deaf children by following children’s development over 3 years.
If you would like to know more about this project and especially if you would like your child to take part, visit the project website by clicking on the link below:
Visual communication and reading development research project link
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