Therapeutic approaches to early intervention in audiology: A systematic review

Casoojee, Aisha; Kanji, Amisha; Khoza-Shangase, Katijah

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110918

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“…When identifying the promotion to mainstream schooling on completion of the foundation phase as an indicator of academic success, this study's findings support research data that indicate an EHDI approach (i.e., appropriate hearing amplification, family-centred care and appropriate intervention) will allow children with hearing impairment to achieve linguistic skills at the same level as their hearing peers and contribute to their integration into mainstream schooling (Casoojee et al 2021;Ching et al 2017;Fulcher et al 2015). The findings highlight that EI, in general, is associated with positive language outcomes in children with hearing impairment and while the therapeutic approaches may vary, there is congruence among the strategies suggested to families (Casoojee et al 2021;Roberts 2019). This study's findings redress the lacuna of research in the South African context, providing results regarding the schooling career of children with hearing impairment upon completion of Grade 3.…”

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A comparative study of learning outcomes for hearing-impaired foundation phase learners

Casoojee,

Khoza-Shangase,

Kanji

2024

South African Journal of Childhood Education

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Background: Two intervention approaches are implemented in South Africa to alleviate the deleterious consequences of congenital or early onset hearing impairment on language acquisition and subsequent poor learning outcomes.Aim: This study investigated the learning outcomes of foundation phase learners with severe to profound hearing impairment who received Listening and Spoken Language – South Africa (LSL-SA) (adapted Auditory Verbal Therapy) therapy compared to those who received Traditional Speech-Language Therapy (TSLT).Setting: The study was conducted at four early intervention (EI) schools for children with hearing impairment across three provinces in South Africa.Methods: Data were collected through record reviews of their Speech-Language Therapy Outcomes and South African National Department of Basic Education academic report cards. Data were analysed using quantitative statistics.Results: Findings demonstrated that children with hearing impairment enrolled in LSL-SA outperformed those enrolled in TSLT in achieving age-equivalent language outcomes. A higher percentage of learners enrolled in LSL-SA achieved meritorious to outstanding learning outcomes. While a comparable number of learners progressed to mainstream schooling, children with hearing impairment enrolled in LSL-SA are enrolled for a shorter duration until discharge than those enrolled in TSLT. This is an important finding, particularly in low-middle income countries (LMICs).Conclusion: Listening and Spoken Language – South Africa graduates achieved superior learning outcomes dependent on language attainment, providing contextually relevant evidence supporting the effectiveness of the LSL-SA EI approach.Contribution: These context-specific outcomes stress the obligation to upscale and fast-track EI services. Implications for investment in LSL-SA are proposed through collaboration between families, educators, and early interventionists.

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A comparative study of learning outcomes for hearing-impaired foundation phase learners

Casoojee,

Khoza-Shangase,

Kanji

2024

South African Journal of Childhood Education

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“…Irrespective of age, hearing impairment affects the psychosocial well-being, quality of life, interpersonal communication and economic independence of an affected individual (Joubert & Botha, 2019 ; Khoza-Shangase, 2019 ; Maluleke, Khoza-Shangase, & Kanji, 2021 ; Olusanya, Neumann, & Saunders, 2014 ). Among children, hearing impairment slows down progress in speech and language development, thus restricting their educational growth through limited career choices and vocational growth (Casoojee, Kanji, & Khoza-Shangase, 2021 ; Olusanya, et al, 2014 ). Children with hearing impairments are at an increased risk of emotional, sexual, physical and social abuse, and in worst-case scenarios, they may be murdered (Lomas & Johnson, 2012 ; Sebald, 2008 ).…”

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A proposed artificial intelligence-based real-time speech-to-text to sign language translator for South African official languages for the COVID-19 era and beyond: In pursuit of solutions for the hearing impaired

Madahana

Khoza-Shangase

Moroe

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Background: The emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in communication being heightened as one of the critical aspects in the implementation of interventions. Delays in the relaying of vital information by policymakers have the potential to be detrimental, especially for the hearing impaired.Objectives: This study aims to conduct a scoping review on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time speech-to-text to sign language translation and consequently propose an AI-based real-time translation solution for South African languages from speech-to-text to sign language.Methods: Electronic bibliographic databases including ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE and ProQuest were searched to identify peer-reviewed publications published in English between 2019 and 2021 that provided evidence on AI-based real-time speech-to-text to sign language translation as a solution for the hearing impaired. This review was done as a precursor to the proposed real-time South African translator.Results: The review revealed a dearth of evidence on the adoption and/or maximisation of AI and machine learning (ML) as possible solutions for the hearing impaired. There is a clear lag in clinical utilisation and investigation of these technological advances, particularly in the African continent.Conclusion: Assistive technology that caters specifically for the South African community is essential to ensuring a two-way communication between individuals who can hear clearly and individuals with hearing impairments, thus the proposed solution presented in this article.

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