Hearing Difficulties

Question 1

Singleton + Newport 2004

Answer 1

Simon’s ASL (syntax) much better than his parents. Babbling, Nicaraguan sign, manual communication fulfills aural

Question 2

Roberts et al. 2004

Answer 2

Otitis Media - meta analysis 14 prospective cases - controls slightly better at receptive + expressive, no syntax differences

Question 3

Harrison et al. 2005

Answer 3

Earlier the cochlear implant, better on a range of tasks - but no qualitative change - critical period varies from task to task

Question 4

Simon’s ASL (syntax) much better than his parents. Babbling, Nicaraguan sign, manual communication fulfills aural

Answer 4

Singelton + Newport 2004

Question 5

Otitis Media - meta analysis 14 prospective cases - controls slightly better at receptive + expressive, no syntax differences

Answer 5

Roberts et al. 2004

Question 6

Earlier the cochlear implant, better on a range of tasks - but no qualitative change - critical period varies from task to task

Answer 6

Harrison et al. 2005