Every year, new studies and research become available that shed light on how to better support the development of spoken language in children with hearing impairments. New research from the University of Helsinki has uncovered another important strategy: utilizing music. Finnish researchers found that music benefits the brains of hearing-impaired children and supports the development… Continue reading New Research Shows How Utilizing Music Can Support the Development of Spoken Language In Hearing-Impaired Children
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Using Music To Support Speech And Language Development In Children With Hearing Loss
Music and language are similar. Music resembles the tempo, pitch, and rhythm of normal speaking patterns. A connection exists between music and the development of speech and language skills in children with hearing impairments. Current evidence should encourage speech therapists, music therapists, music teachers, parents, and children to use music for the development of speech… Continue reading Using Music To Support Speech And Language Development In Children With Hearing Loss