Improving reading skills for preschoolers with hearing loss
Literacy Development for Preschoolers with Hearing Loss
This study is looking at how preschool kids with hearing loss learn to read compared to kids who hear normally, and it aims to find ways to help them improve their reading skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895982 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how preschool children with hearing loss develop literacy skills compared to their peers with normal hearing. It aims to identify the key factors that influence literacy acquisition in these children and to create effective interventions that can help close the literacy gap. By assessing children's literacy skills over time, the study will analyze how different aspects of language and phonological awareness contribute to reading development. The ultimate goal is to provide targeted support to enhance reading abilities in preschoolers with hearing loss.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are preschool children aged 1-5 years who have been diagnosed with hearing loss.
Not a fit: Children with normal hearing or those outside the preschool age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve reading outcomes for preschoolers with hearing loss, helping them achieve literacy levels comparable to their peers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving literacy outcomes for children with hearing loss through targeted interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ingvalson, Erin M — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Ingvalson, Erin M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.