Affiliation:
1. Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Maine , 308 Dunn Hall, Orono, ME 04469, USA
2. Communication Sciences and Disorders, Florida State University , Tallahassee, Fl, USA
Abstract
Abstract
Clinicians utilize various methods for narrative sampling, including oral assessments like story generation and retelling, often aided by visual aids. Assessing language skills in deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) children requires careful narrative technique selection. This comparative observational study investigates the narrative outcomes of story generation and retelling tasks in 21 DHH children, using both book and movie contexts. Most microstructural elements (except for the mean length of utterance) were similar across the book and movie conditions. Differences in word choice, such as the use of action verbs, were evident. Macrostructural differences between book and movie conditions were insignificant regarding story grammar elements. However, movies, being visually engaging, potentially enhance the inclusion of characters, settings, plot, and actions. This research illuminates narrative assessment considerations, emphasizing technology’s role in enhancing options for assessment for DHH children.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
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