Outcomes
The Commission on Education of the Deaf, 2001
Toward Equality:
Education of the Deaf
- 90% of children with hearing impairment are born to parents who have normal hearing.
- Deaf education programs in the public schools usually teach sign language resulting in few deaf students becoming proficient in written or spoken English.
- Most parents of deaf children communicate via spoken language and do not know sign language.
- An average reading level of third grade is typical of graduates of deaf education programs in the
- A small minority of deaf students complete sign language-based deaf education programs prepared for independence in adulthood; 60% face a lifetime of unemployment or severe underemployment.
Educational and Clinical Efficacy Demonstrated through an Outcome Survey
Linda Baumgartner, Michael Douglas, Gayle Stout, 2006.
The Center for Hearing and Speech
50 children and adults were contacted who attended The Center for Hearing and Speech (The Houston School for Deaf Children) 38 years ago.
Results:
79.5% were mainstreamed in high school.
100% received high school degrees
95% continued their education
87% went to a mainstream college or university
9% entered a vocational program
Average reported time in therapy was 8.8 years.
68% reported that they participate completely in the hearing world.
32% reported to participate in the hearing and deaf worlds.
The Center for Hearing and Speech Class of 2005-2007:
Michael Douglas, Jody Castillo, 2008
The Center for Hearing and Speech
The progress of 48 children who attended the CHS between the years of 2005-2007 was documented. (26 attended Melinda Webb School, 32 participated in the CHS auditory-verbal therapy program)
Results:
90% were mainstreamed by Kindergarten
10% were partially mainstreamed by Kindergarten
93% achieved intelligible speech
36% continue to receive speech and language services
Variables identified that contributed to the children’s success:
Early identification and intervention before 2 years of age
Regular use of hearing technology in good working order
Active parent participation
Regular, weekly attendance and/or daily attendance for Melinda Webb School Students
No cognitive or personality disorders
For more information on spoken language approaches, please visit the AG Bell Association or contact CHS at 713-523-3633 to schedule an appointment.