Pre- and Post- Descriptive Data of Language Outcomes in Deaf Children

Deaf children between ages of 4-10 will provide pre and post data by responding to three prompts in sign language and written language at the beginning and end of a year. This data will provide information on the developmental trends and characteristics of deaf children who will receive SISI the following year.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Sign Language Skills Behavior Communication Language Manual Communication Nonverbal Communication Sign Language

Age range

4 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Deaf children between 4 and 10 years old attending deaf education programs

Exclusion criteria

Non-deaf children

Treatment and study plan

Business-as-usual instruction

Behavioral

Deaf children are receiving business-as-usual instruction in sign language in deaf education programs.

Primary outcomes

Sign Language Skills

Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment 9 academic months later.

Deaf children's sign language skills will be evaluated.

Secondary outcomes

Written Language Skills

Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment 9 academic months later.

Deaf children's written language skills will be evaluated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Other

Collaborators

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Dec 9, 2024
Registry last updated: Jan 20, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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