Using a Child-Specific Social Story to Improve Communication and Social Skills in Two Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants: An Exploratory Classroom Case Study. (June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Raver, Sharon A.; Bobzien, Jonna; Hester, Peggy; Maydosz, Ann; Michalek, Anne M.P.; Richels, Corrin
• Is Part Of: Deafness & education international. Volume 15:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 117
• Page End: 125
• Publication Date: 2013-06
• Subjects: preschool -- hearing loss -- communication -- inclusion social stories; Deaf -- Education -- Periodicals; Deafness -- Periodicals; Teachers of the deaf -- Periodicals; Deaf -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 371.91205
• DOI: 10.1179/1557069X13Y.0000000024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1464-3154

Abstract

Abstract : This case study explored the efficacy of reading the same child-specific social story prior to a five-minute unstructured play session with two four-year-old children with cochlear implants. Results revealed that after the social story was read one participant produced a moderate–high increase in initiated verbal comments while the other child manifested a slight increase, both used vocabulary from the story in their play, and that play turns increased. This strategy may offer promise for educators in separate and inclusive classrooms, although more research is needed.