The Effect of Visual Distractions on Speech Perception in Children

A study compared continuous discourse tracking rates in eight children (ages 8-14) with hearing impairments and eight typical children using three competing noise conditions: classroom noise, videotaped classroom activity, and combined noise and visual activity. Statistical analyses showed no signif...

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Published inThe Volta review Vol. 98; no. 2; p. 43
Main Author Keetay, Victoria
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1996
Subjects
Auditory Perception
Children
Classroom Environment
Elementary Education
Environmental Influences
Hearing Impairments
Inclusive Schools
Noise (Sound)
Partial Hearing
Performance Factors
Speech Communication
Visual Environment
Visual Stimuli
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Summary:A study compared continuous discourse tracking rates in eight children (ages 8-14) with hearing impairments and eight typical children using three competing noise conditions: classroom noise, videotaped classroom activity, and combined noise and visual activity. Statistical analyses showed no significant differences among tracking rates due to the distractors. (Author/CR)
ISSN:0042-8639