Lipreading and Speechreading Fundamentals

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What is lipreading, and what does it involve?

Using auditory signals to recognize speech

Using visual speech signals and facial gestures to recognize speech (correct)

Using auditory and visual signals to recognize speech

Using body language to recognize speech

What affects the difficulty of lipreading?

Rapidity of speech and talker effects

Emotion and social etiquette

Fatigue and articulation style

All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of the individualized family service plan (IFSP)?

To provide therapy for the child

To provide support for the family

To assess the child's hearing loss

To create a plan for the child's education (correct)

What is the goal of early intervention for children with hearing loss?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of program involves the early-intervention specialist visiting the infant's home?

Home-based program Signup and view all the answers

What can parental instruction do?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is used to improve listening in noisy and reverberant classrooms?

FM device Signup and view all the answers

What can affect overall intelligibility of a child's speech?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a segmental production error?

Voiced/voiceless confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of EHDI?

To support the child's motivation to speak Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of voice quality in a child with hearing loss?

High or monotone pitch Signup and view all the answers

Why may poor speech production hinder a child's ability to communicate?

Because it reduces overall intelligibility and conveys the wrong emotions Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of sentence structures in a child with hearing loss?

Simple sentence structures with few words Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of better speech recognition in a child with hearing loss?

Better expressive and receptive language skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of phoneme production in a child with hearing loss?

Phonemes sound as if they were produced 'in isolation' with limited coarticulation effects Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of language development in children with hearing loss?

Understanding of word limited to a single meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of speech therapy for individuals with hearing loss?

To increase vocalizations with appropriate timing Signup and view all the answers

What is a common communication breakdown in conversation for individuals with hearing loss?

More frequent requests for clarification Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aural rehabilitation plans for adults?

To promote patient-centered care and independence Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in assessing language skills in children with hearing loss?

Spontaneous language samples Signup and view all the answers

What is a common strategy used in communication strategies training for individuals with hearing loss?

Facilitative communication strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in assessing hearing-related difficulties in older adults?

Assessing the impact of hearing loss on daily life Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge in aural rehabilitation programs for individuals in nursing homes or assistive living?

Managing hearing loss and dementia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of literacy assessments for children with hearing loss?

To inform decisions about classroom placement and support services Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in developing effective communication strategies for individuals with hearing loss?

Developing a patient-centered approach Signup and view all the answers