Conference Report. Deafblindness, Definition, Population, and Identification

Nafstad, Anne

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“…The communication partner might not read the 'raised eyebrows' as a communicative expression or might not even observe them, missing an opportunity to imitate them and establish proto-conversation. The non-linguistic facial expressions of Charlie correspond to previous studies that described expressions as slower, subtler and more difficult to read (Janssen & Rødbroe, 2007) or as low readable (Nafstad & Rødbroe, 2015). .…”

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The Readability of Language: Observing the Non-Linguistic and Linguistic Features in the Communication of a Child with Congenital Deafblindness

Braad¹

2022

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Children with congenital deafblindness (CDB) have, similar as deaf and hearing children, an innate ability to acquire a language. It is known to be a challenge for children with CDB to acquire a first language. Most children with CDB do not learn to speak or sign and remain at a pre-linguistic level of language development. Observing non-linguistic and linguistic features is essential for pre-linguistic and early linguistic language development. This study used a systematic observation instrument to observe the non-linguistic and linguistic features of a child with CDB. The case study resulted in a qualitative analysis of communicative expressions and signs made by the child with CDB. BET's and gestures were expressed consistently and correctly in the context of the communication. The linguistic features of the signs expressed by the child did not match the features used in the conventional signs. Also, the child produced different phonological forms of one particular sign, making the signs of the child inconsistent. We discussed that inconsistent signs can lead to difficulty with the signs by the communication partner. Difficulty with readability of signs of the child by the communication partner may negatively influence the language development of the child. Different possible causes of the incorrect and inconsistent signs of the child were discussed, such as the inability of the child with CDB to access the linguistic features of the communication of the communication partner. Recommendations were given to support the language acquisition of children with CDB. Also, recommendations were given for further research.

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The Readability of Language: Observing the Non-Linguistic and Linguistic Features in the Communication of a Child with Congenital Deafblindness

Braad¹

2022

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“…However, few recent publications describe MPC with people with CDB. Those that exist concern narratives [ 19 , 33 ] and case descriptions [ 18 , 34 , 35 ]. Scientific literature about MPC between people without sensory disabilities concerns children’s development of communication skills in triadic settings [ 11 , 36 – 39 ], development of group functioning in children [ 14 , 40 – 42 ], and analyses of family functioning [ 43 , 44 ].…”

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“…Communication can lead to other aspects of development, especially social development and the development of self [4,29]. Even so, people with CDB are often excluded from social contact [3,10]. Since they have a low communicative level [2,6], they engage in little communication with peers [3,30] and groups [19].…”

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“…Dyadic interactive situations are generally considered to be the optimal situation for the learning and development of people with deafblindness [3], as they allow for intensive mutual attunement. Furthermore, strategies for improving communication with people with deafblindness are usually exemplified by dyadic communication practices [3,9,10].…”

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Using intervention mapping to develop an intervention for multiparty communication with people with congenital deafblindness

Worm,

Damen,

Janssen

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Due to their dual sensory impairment, people with congenital deafblindness (CDB) are rarely naturally involved in other people’s conversations. Their communication partners find it challenging to include them in group conversations. However, overhearing others communicate is important for developing social and communication skills. Hence, we developed an intervention program to guide communication partners in offering multiparty communication to people with CDB. This article describes how the program was developed through an intervention mapping approach. Method Intervention mapping is a six-step process: logic model, model of change, program design, program production, program implementation plan, and evaluation plan. These six steps were applied to systematically develop a program to foster multiparty communication in people with CDB. Representatives of the involved groups participated in the project group and the working group to ensure feasibility and acceptability. Results Following the intervention mapping steps resulted in creation of a program for communication partners that consists of an education session, practicals, and four video-feedback sessions. Information sessions for practitioners and managers were also developed. The program was implemented incrementally with program implementers in each organization. A subjective evaluation and an impact evaluation were done after each implementation phase. Discussion Intervention mapping was used to develop a program that connects theory to practice. The program appeared to meet the communication partners’ needs and be feasible in terms of time investment. This article offers suggestions for broadening the scope of the program to other settings and for further investigating the effects of the program on the social and communication skills of people with CDB.

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“…I forskningen om døvblind kommunikasjon blir denne typen atferd betraktet som et sentralt trekk ved kognitiv laering. De taktile sansene må kompensere for tapet av tilgang til informasjon gjennom synet og hørselen (Nafstad & Rødbroe, 2015;Rødbroe & Janssen, 2007). Så i stedet for å vaere et tegn på kognitiv svikt, slik noen så det, var denne slikkingen av morens øyne en viktig form for kognitiv taktil utforskning.…”

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Motmakt på pavestolen – fra Pius IX til Frans

Hafstad¹

2022

Makt, Motmakt Og Praksis: Bidrag Til Kritisk Refleksjon Innen Diakoni Og Velferd

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In his deliberations on power, Michel Foucault also discussed pastoral power. Through distributing the sacraments, especially confession, ministers and churches come in intimate contact with the inner thoughts and motives of believers. Ministers can influence the faithful in local communities worldwide. This generates power. Such power can work by prescribing what to do, but also by issuing condemnations of misbehavior. Domination – and counter-conduct as well – has marked the Catholic Church in the last centuries. The following presentation delineates some power plots in the Church since the Napoleonic war. I discuss the two Vatican Councils and developments until the contemporary changes under Pope Francis. Counter-conduct is a useful analytical tool for understanding such changes within the Church and its relation to the surrounding societies.

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Conference Report. Deafblindness, Definition, Population, and Identification

Cited by 8 publications

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The Readability of Language: Observing the Non-Linguistic and Linguistic Features in the Communication of a Child with Congenital Deafblindness

The Readability of Language: Observing the Non-Linguistic and Linguistic Features in the Communication of a Child with Congenital Deafblindness

Using intervention mapping to develop an intervention for multiparty communication with people with congenital deafblindness

Motmakt på pavestolen – fra Pius IX til Frans

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