Procedural Memory in Children with Autism Double Dissociationijtsrd
Autism, which involves persistent deficits in social communication and behavioral flexibility, has been increasingly prevalent in recent years. Although considerable research on language in autism has focused on pragmatic impairments, few researchers have attempted to identify the link between memory and language impairments. Walenski, Tager Flusberg, and Ullman 2006 hypothesized that procedural memory deficit leads to grammatical impairments. Due to dearth of studies examining procedural memory across varied output modalities, the present investigation was planned. Thus, the main aim of this study was to investigate procedural memory across phonological and orthographic domains in children with autism. Ten children with high functioning autism aged from 7 17 years and typical controls were recruited as participants in the present study. Test for Examining Expressive Morphology Shipley, Stone and Sue, 1983 , consisting of true words, was used to investigate whether intact declarative memory takes over the function in the clinical group by correctly inflecting the target word verbally. In addition, Wug Test Berko, 1958 was administered to examine non word inflections in both clinical and control groups. Sentence completion tasks for both spoken and written modalities were administered to individual participants in a sound treated room. The findings of the the present study indicate that the clinical group obtained good scores on true word verbal tasks since they stored the word with suffixes as a whole unit in their relatively spared declarative memory. However, since non words are not stored in declarative memory, verbal performance of the clinical group on Wug Test was found to be impaired. Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between the two groups on non word tasks in orthographic modality. This suggests that orthographic procedural memory is spared although the phonological counterpart is impaired in children with autism. Thus, double dissociation of written and spoken language processes in procedural memory is hypothesized. The potential implication of the present study is that procedural memory training using intact orthographic modality could enhance learning of morphological rules in children with autism. However, future studies on larger sample size across the spectrum is recommended to establish clinical implications. Dr. Maria Grace Treasa "Procedural Memory in Children with Autism: Double Dissociation?" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42557.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.commedicine/other/42557/procedural-memory-in-children-with-autism-double-dissociation/dr-maria-grace-treasa
Annotated bibliography prespared for a special education class. Ten papers presented. This bibliography involves hearing loss, with which I have some prior employment experience.
Il moderno "Grand tour" delle famiglie nell'inclusione scolasticaGiovanni Barin
Slide presentazione al Meeting Affrontiamola sordità insieme 2014. Roma 3 ottobre 2014. Giovanni Barin - Associazione Genitori Tosti in Tutti i Posti ONLUS
Procedural Memory in Children with Autism Double Dissociationijtsrd
Autism, which involves persistent deficits in social communication and behavioral flexibility, has been increasingly prevalent in recent years. Although considerable research on language in autism has focused on pragmatic impairments, few researchers have attempted to identify the link between memory and language impairments. Walenski, Tager Flusberg, and Ullman 2006 hypothesized that procedural memory deficit leads to grammatical impairments. Due to dearth of studies examining procedural memory across varied output modalities, the present investigation was planned. Thus, the main aim of this study was to investigate procedural memory across phonological and orthographic domains in children with autism. Ten children with high functioning autism aged from 7 17 years and typical controls were recruited as participants in the present study. Test for Examining Expressive Morphology Shipley, Stone and Sue, 1983 , consisting of true words, was used to investigate whether intact declarative memory takes over the function in the clinical group by correctly inflecting the target word verbally. In addition, Wug Test Berko, 1958 was administered to examine non word inflections in both clinical and control groups. Sentence completion tasks for both spoken and written modalities were administered to individual participants in a sound treated room. The findings of the the present study indicate that the clinical group obtained good scores on true word verbal tasks since they stored the word with suffixes as a whole unit in their relatively spared declarative memory. However, since non words are not stored in declarative memory, verbal performance of the clinical group on Wug Test was found to be impaired. Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between the two groups on non word tasks in orthographic modality. This suggests that orthographic procedural memory is spared although the phonological counterpart is impaired in children with autism. Thus, double dissociation of written and spoken language processes in procedural memory is hypothesized. The potential implication of the present study is that procedural memory training using intact orthographic modality could enhance learning of morphological rules in children with autism. However, future studies on larger sample size across the spectrum is recommended to establish clinical implications. Dr. Maria Grace Treasa "Procedural Memory in Children with Autism: Double Dissociation?" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42557.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.commedicine/other/42557/procedural-memory-in-children-with-autism-double-dissociation/dr-maria-grace-treasa
Annotated bibliography prespared for a special education class. Ten papers presented. This bibliography involves hearing loss, with which I have some prior employment experience.
Il moderno "Grand tour" delle famiglie nell'inclusione scolasticaGiovanni Barin
Slide presentazione al Meeting Affrontiamola sordità insieme 2014. Roma 3 ottobre 2014. Giovanni Barin - Associazione Genitori Tosti in Tutti i Posti ONLUS
Foreign-language experience in infancy Effects ofshort-termShainaBoling829
Foreign-language experience in infancy: Effects of
short-term exposure and social interaction on
phonetic learning
Patricia K. Kuhl*, Feng-Ming Tsao, and Huei-Mei Liu†
Center for Mind, Brain, and Learning, and Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Mailstop 357920, Seattle, WA 98195
Communicated by Michael M. Merzenich, University of California, San Francisco, CA, May 13, 2003 (received for review March 19, 2003)
Infants acquire language with remarkable speed, although little is
known about the mechanisms that underlie the acquisition pro-
cess. Studies of the phonetic units of language have shown that
early in life, infants are capable of discerning differences among
the phonetic units of all languages, including native- and foreign-
language sounds. Between 6 and 12 mo of age, the ability to
discriminate foreign-language phonetic units sharply declines. In
two studies, we investigate the necessary and sufficient conditions
for reversing this decline in foreign-language phonetic perception.
In Experiment 1, 9-mo-old American infants were exposed to
native Mandarin Chinese speakers in 12 laboratory sessions. A
control group also participated in 12 language sessions but heard
only English. Subsequent tests of Mandarin speech perception
demonstrated that exposure to Mandarin reversed the decline
seen in the English control group. In Experiment 2, infants were
exposed to the same foreign-language speakers and materials via
audiovisual or audio-only recordings. The results demonstrated
that exposure to recorded Mandarin, without interpersonal inter-
action, had no effect. Between 9 and 10 mo of age, infants show
phonetic learning from live, but not prerecorded, exposure to a
foreign language, suggesting a learning process that does not
require long-term listening and is enhanced by social interaction.
Language acquisition poses profound questions about thehuman mind and brain that have prompted an ongoing
debate (1). Recently, experimental studies on young infants
suggest a new view of the language acquisition process that goes
beyond classic theories.
Studies show that, during the first year of life, infants acquire
detailed information about the regularities of their native lan-
guage (2–5). Moreover, there is increasing evidence that infant
learning relies on sensitivity to the statistical properties con-
tained in language input. By 6 mo, infants recognize native-
language phonetic categories based on the distributional char-
acteristics of the speech they hear (6, 7). Between 6 and 8 mo,
infants segment words from ongoing speech by detecting tran-
sitional probabilities between syllables (8, 9) and extract the
arithmetic regularity of syllable combinations from sentences
(10). At 9 mo of age, infants are sensitive to the phonotactic rules
governing words, responding to the probability of occurrence of
phonetic sequences (11, 12). By the end of the first year of life,
infants’ perception of speech has been d ...
The study sought to find out the feasibility and necessity of the hearing impaired child to speak. The researchers after visiting one of the special schools in South Africa were amused to see the deaf children speaking. It is against this background that the researchers were prompted to carry out the study. A sample of twelve teachers from one special school in Zimbabwe was selected as a research study. The school head and fifteen students were also selected. A survey study was used. The research instruments used were document analysis, the questionnaires and the interview. Questionnaires were administered to twelve teachers and fifteen pupils. Face to face interview was carried out with one of the school heads. The study revealed that most teachers were not proficient in the use of the sign language so they welcomed the proposal of enhancing the deaf child to speak. Mixed sentiments were given by the deaf children. The idea of enabling the deaf child to speak was welcomed by most of the students. Some students furiously responded that they are not eager and will never bother themselves by trying to speak. The study recommended that both oral and sign language ought to be used so that the deaf child will not face communication challenges with their peers and the people at large. Teachers need to show a positive attitude and some dedication when dealing with the hearing impaired students. There is also need to have some workshops so that the teachers will learn the sign language since there is a recommendation to promote the learning of both oral and sign language. Parents for the deaf children should work hand in glove with the school to enhance their children to benefit from both ends, that is, the school and at home.
A 10-year-old nonverbal Greek boy, C.Z., who had beendiagnos.docxransayo
A 10-year-old nonverbal Greek boy, C.Z., who had been
diagnosed with both bilateral sensorineural profound hear-
ing loss and autism, was taught to use the Picture Exchange
Communication System (PECS), with some modifications and
extensions, over a 4-month intensive intervention period. C.Z.’s
original communication and behavioral status as well as the
PECS application process are presented, along with the
communicative, language, and psychosocial outcomes follow-
ing the intervention program. Follow-up data were collected
6 months post.
Little research has focused on the coexistence of hearingloss and autism in children (Gillberg & Steffenburg,1993; Gordon, 1991; Jure, Rapin, & Tuchman, 1991).
Epidemiological studies reveal higher comorbidity rates than
would be expected in the general population (Gordon; Jure
et al.). As Konstantareas and Homatidis (1987) reported, au-
ditory peculiarities and abnormalities in children with autism
have often been noted, yet no systematic and reliable data have
been collected on the frequency of hearing loss or peripheral
ear problems in this population. Generally, hearing problems
are reported more frequently in people with neurological and
developmental disorders than in those without such diagnoses
(van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk, 1997). Autism has also
been reported to occur more often in children with viral-
related diseases known to affect hearing, such as congenital ru-
bella (Chess, 1971) and congenital cytomegalovirus infection
(Stubbs, Ash, & Williams,1984).
The prevalence of autism is 30–40 cases in 100,000 (i.e.,
0.3%–0.4%; Rutter, 2005) while the prevalence of hearing loss
in the general population under 45 years of age is 4% (Nadol,
1993) and 2% of newborn infants experience bilateral hearing
loss with 0.7% in the moderate to profound range (Conn-
Wesson et al., 2000). Based on these studies, it can be con-
cluded that the incidence of hearing loss in children with
autism, as well as the incidence of autism in children with hear-
ing loss, is greater than the one found in typically developing
populations. Jure et al. (1991) found that 61 out of 1,150 chil-
dren with hearing impairments met the criteria for a diagnosis
of autism, or 5.3% of the population of individuals with hear-
ing impairments. In another Swedish study, Rosenhall, Nor-
din, Sandstrom, Ahlsen, and Gillberg (1999) reported on au-
diological examinations of 199 children with autism; 7.9% of
them were found to exhibit mild to moderate hearing loss, and
3.5% had severe or profound hearing losses.
Despite the high comorbidity of autism and hearing loss,
few studies have used complete audiometrical battery tests
(i.e., combined measures of pure tone audiometry and tym-
panometry) to assess the hearing status of children with autism
(Smith, Miller, Stewart, Walter, & McConnell, 1988). The
small number of studies may be explained by the observation
that hearing assessment is very difficult in cases of combined
autism and hear.
The advantages of using Sign Language in conjunction with cochlear.docxarnoldmeredith47041
The advantages of using Sign Language in conjunction with cochlear implants
The use of cochlear implants (CIs) in children has become increasingly controversial since they were originally designed in 1957. In Canada, candidates for CIs suffer from severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss (70dB HL or worse) in both ears (Cochlear Implants, 2018). The majority of deaf children are born into hearing families and therefore have additional barriers to overcome in their developmental journeys. Selecting a communication method is one of the most important and difficult decisions the parent of a Deaf child must make. However, professionals and community resources present opposing information about the advantages and disadvantages of various therapies and modes of communication. Cochlear implants are still relatively new technology, and amendments should be made so that treatment protocols reflect the most recent research available. Recent research has demonstrated the various benefits of the use of Sign Language in conjunction with CIs, yet many support services actively discourage or prevent its use. It would be highly beneficial for Deaf children and their families if current policies would begin to encompass the many benefits of a multi-modal approach to language. Deaf children should be required to develop some form of signed communication prior to the insertion of a cochlear implant to reduce the risk of developmental delays and provide a constantly available form of communication.
The support systems in place for the hearing families of Deaf children are partially responsible for the developmental delays displayed by CI users during childhood. Deaf children born into hearing families are particularly disadvantaged because they are born without access to their parents’ native language. The current support systems that exist in North America for families of hearing-impaired children do not adequately educate parents on the communication strategies they should or could employ (Snoddon, 2008, p. 583). Parents develop high expectations in a CIs ability to develop “normal” speech and language. As a result, only some parents prioritise using whichever communication method will be most beneficial for their child’s overall development (Hyde & Punch, 2011, p. 542). Unfortunately, even early implantation of a CI does not guarantee the development of spoken language skills (Hall, 2017, p. 962). Unless support services set realistic expectations, parents are likely to assume that whichever therapy method they utilise will develop complete speech skills that negate the need for a signed language. Hearing parents of Deaf children rely on the advice of professionals and community resources to guide their decisions (McDonald Connor, Hieber, Arts, & Zwolan, 2000, p. 1186). Ironically, “social work programs, like speech-language pathology and medical training programs, generally do not provide their students with in-depth information about deaf people or s.
The Impact of Culture and Language Sensitive Physics on Concept Attainment ......................................................... 1
Marie Paz E. Morales
The Effect of Explicit and Recast Feedback on the Intermediate EFL Learners’ Listening Self-efficacy ................... 30
Samane Naderi
The Role of Community-Based Information Centers in Development: Lessons for Rural Zimbabwe ..................... 44
Shadreck Ndinde and Webster Kadodo
Influential Factors and Their Correlation on Student Imagination................................................................................ 54
Chao-Tung Liang and Chaoyun Liang
Investigating the Relationship between English Language Anxiety and the Achievement of School based Oral
English Test among Malaysian Form Four Students ....................................................................................................... 67
Lim Hooi Lian and Mardziah Bt Budin
Influencing Tax Compliance in SMEs through the Use of ICTs .................................................................................... 80
Edison Wazoel Lubua (PhD)
Strategic Intervention Material-Based Instruction, Learning Approach and Students‘ Performance in Chemistry
................................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Edwin I. Salviejo, Fidela Q. Aranes and Allen A. Espinosa
The Perceived Influence of Learning Environment on Design Student Imagination ................................................ 124
Ju-Sen Lin and Chaoyun Liang
Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education and Concept Formation in Children in ...ijtsrd
This study aimed at investigating mother tongue-based bilingual education and concept formation of children in Bafut in the North West Region of Cameroon. A quasi-experimental design was adopted whereby 20 male and female children were purposefully selected for the study. An adapted version of the Mayer and Mayer 1975 picture description task, a language comprehension test, as well as a sociolinguistic Questionnaire were used to measure the language proficiency of participants. Both the bilingual and monolingual samples were administered the symbol substitution task, the Dimension Change Card Sort DCCS , Test of Linear measurement and object classification task to measure their concept formation abilities. Data were analyzed using a pre-designed EpiData Version 3.1, SPSS version 21.0, Mann-Whitney U test and Spearmans Rho correlation test. Results indicate that there was no bilingual advantage in the various tasks. The main explanation for no bilingual advantage lies in the fact that a predominantly subtractive bilingual sample was used. Recommendations were made to stake holders, as well as suggestions for further research and conclusion. Angu Roland Nji "Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education and Concept Formation in Children in Bafut Sub-Division" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd20276.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/20276/mother-tongue-based-bilingual-education-and-concept-formation-in-children-in-bafut-sub-division/angu-roland-nji
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Foreign-language experience in infancy Effects ofshort-termShainaBoling829
Foreign-language experience in infancy: Effects of
short-term exposure and social interaction on
phonetic learning
Patricia K. Kuhl*, Feng-Ming Tsao, and Huei-Mei Liu†
Center for Mind, Brain, and Learning, and Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Mailstop 357920, Seattle, WA 98195
Communicated by Michael M. Merzenich, University of California, San Francisco, CA, May 13, 2003 (received for review March 19, 2003)
Infants acquire language with remarkable speed, although little is
known about the mechanisms that underlie the acquisition pro-
cess. Studies of the phonetic units of language have shown that
early in life, infants are capable of discerning differences among
the phonetic units of all languages, including native- and foreign-
language sounds. Between 6 and 12 mo of age, the ability to
discriminate foreign-language phonetic units sharply declines. In
two studies, we investigate the necessary and sufficient conditions
for reversing this decline in foreign-language phonetic perception.
In Experiment 1, 9-mo-old American infants were exposed to
native Mandarin Chinese speakers in 12 laboratory sessions. A
control group also participated in 12 language sessions but heard
only English. Subsequent tests of Mandarin speech perception
demonstrated that exposure to Mandarin reversed the decline
seen in the English control group. In Experiment 2, infants were
exposed to the same foreign-language speakers and materials via
audiovisual or audio-only recordings. The results demonstrated
that exposure to recorded Mandarin, without interpersonal inter-
action, had no effect. Between 9 and 10 mo of age, infants show
phonetic learning from live, but not prerecorded, exposure to a
foreign language, suggesting a learning process that does not
require long-term listening and is enhanced by social interaction.
Language acquisition poses profound questions about thehuman mind and brain that have prompted an ongoing
debate (1). Recently, experimental studies on young infants
suggest a new view of the language acquisition process that goes
beyond classic theories.
Studies show that, during the first year of life, infants acquire
detailed information about the regularities of their native lan-
guage (2–5). Moreover, there is increasing evidence that infant
learning relies on sensitivity to the statistical properties con-
tained in language input. By 6 mo, infants recognize native-
language phonetic categories based on the distributional char-
acteristics of the speech they hear (6, 7). Between 6 and 8 mo,
infants segment words from ongoing speech by detecting tran-
sitional probabilities between syllables (8, 9) and extract the
arithmetic regularity of syllable combinations from sentences
(10). At 9 mo of age, infants are sensitive to the phonotactic rules
governing words, responding to the probability of occurrence of
phonetic sequences (11, 12). By the end of the first year of life,
infants’ perception of speech has been d ...
The study sought to find out the feasibility and necessity of the hearing impaired child to speak. The researchers after visiting one of the special schools in South Africa were amused to see the deaf children speaking. It is against this background that the researchers were prompted to carry out the study. A sample of twelve teachers from one special school in Zimbabwe was selected as a research study. The school head and fifteen students were also selected. A survey study was used. The research instruments used were document analysis, the questionnaires and the interview. Questionnaires were administered to twelve teachers and fifteen pupils. Face to face interview was carried out with one of the school heads. The study revealed that most teachers were not proficient in the use of the sign language so they welcomed the proposal of enhancing the deaf child to speak. Mixed sentiments were given by the deaf children. The idea of enabling the deaf child to speak was welcomed by most of the students. Some students furiously responded that they are not eager and will never bother themselves by trying to speak. The study recommended that both oral and sign language ought to be used so that the deaf child will not face communication challenges with their peers and the people at large. Teachers need to show a positive attitude and some dedication when dealing with the hearing impaired students. There is also need to have some workshops so that the teachers will learn the sign language since there is a recommendation to promote the learning of both oral and sign language. Parents for the deaf children should work hand in glove with the school to enhance their children to benefit from both ends, that is, the school and at home.
A 10-year-old nonverbal Greek boy, C.Z., who had beendiagnos.docxransayo
A 10-year-old nonverbal Greek boy, C.Z., who had been
diagnosed with both bilateral sensorineural profound hear-
ing loss and autism, was taught to use the Picture Exchange
Communication System (PECS), with some modifications and
extensions, over a 4-month intensive intervention period. C.Z.’s
original communication and behavioral status as well as the
PECS application process are presented, along with the
communicative, language, and psychosocial outcomes follow-
ing the intervention program. Follow-up data were collected
6 months post.
Little research has focused on the coexistence of hearingloss and autism in children (Gillberg & Steffenburg,1993; Gordon, 1991; Jure, Rapin, & Tuchman, 1991).
Epidemiological studies reveal higher comorbidity rates than
would be expected in the general population (Gordon; Jure
et al.). As Konstantareas and Homatidis (1987) reported, au-
ditory peculiarities and abnormalities in children with autism
have often been noted, yet no systematic and reliable data have
been collected on the frequency of hearing loss or peripheral
ear problems in this population. Generally, hearing problems
are reported more frequently in people with neurological and
developmental disorders than in those without such diagnoses
(van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk, 1997). Autism has also
been reported to occur more often in children with viral-
related diseases known to affect hearing, such as congenital ru-
bella (Chess, 1971) and congenital cytomegalovirus infection
(Stubbs, Ash, & Williams,1984).
The prevalence of autism is 30–40 cases in 100,000 (i.e.,
0.3%–0.4%; Rutter, 2005) while the prevalence of hearing loss
in the general population under 45 years of age is 4% (Nadol,
1993) and 2% of newborn infants experience bilateral hearing
loss with 0.7% in the moderate to profound range (Conn-
Wesson et al., 2000). Based on these studies, it can be con-
cluded that the incidence of hearing loss in children with
autism, as well as the incidence of autism in children with hear-
ing loss, is greater than the one found in typically developing
populations. Jure et al. (1991) found that 61 out of 1,150 chil-
dren with hearing impairments met the criteria for a diagnosis
of autism, or 5.3% of the population of individuals with hear-
ing impairments. In another Swedish study, Rosenhall, Nor-
din, Sandstrom, Ahlsen, and Gillberg (1999) reported on au-
diological examinations of 199 children with autism; 7.9% of
them were found to exhibit mild to moderate hearing loss, and
3.5% had severe or profound hearing losses.
Despite the high comorbidity of autism and hearing loss,
few studies have used complete audiometrical battery tests
(i.e., combined measures of pure tone audiometry and tym-
panometry) to assess the hearing status of children with autism
(Smith, Miller, Stewart, Walter, & McConnell, 1988). The
small number of studies may be explained by the observation
that hearing assessment is very difficult in cases of combined
autism and hear.
The advantages of using Sign Language in conjunction with cochlear.docxarnoldmeredith47041
The advantages of using Sign Language in conjunction with cochlear implants
The use of cochlear implants (CIs) in children has become increasingly controversial since they were originally designed in 1957. In Canada, candidates for CIs suffer from severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss (70dB HL or worse) in both ears (Cochlear Implants, 2018). The majority of deaf children are born into hearing families and therefore have additional barriers to overcome in their developmental journeys. Selecting a communication method is one of the most important and difficult decisions the parent of a Deaf child must make. However, professionals and community resources present opposing information about the advantages and disadvantages of various therapies and modes of communication. Cochlear implants are still relatively new technology, and amendments should be made so that treatment protocols reflect the most recent research available. Recent research has demonstrated the various benefits of the use of Sign Language in conjunction with CIs, yet many support services actively discourage or prevent its use. It would be highly beneficial for Deaf children and their families if current policies would begin to encompass the many benefits of a multi-modal approach to language. Deaf children should be required to develop some form of signed communication prior to the insertion of a cochlear implant to reduce the risk of developmental delays and provide a constantly available form of communication.
The support systems in place for the hearing families of Deaf children are partially responsible for the developmental delays displayed by CI users during childhood. Deaf children born into hearing families are particularly disadvantaged because they are born without access to their parents’ native language. The current support systems that exist in North America for families of hearing-impaired children do not adequately educate parents on the communication strategies they should or could employ (Snoddon, 2008, p. 583). Parents develop high expectations in a CIs ability to develop “normal” speech and language. As a result, only some parents prioritise using whichever communication method will be most beneficial for their child’s overall development (Hyde & Punch, 2011, p. 542). Unfortunately, even early implantation of a CI does not guarantee the development of spoken language skills (Hall, 2017, p. 962). Unless support services set realistic expectations, parents are likely to assume that whichever therapy method they utilise will develop complete speech skills that negate the need for a signed language. Hearing parents of Deaf children rely on the advice of professionals and community resources to guide their decisions (McDonald Connor, Hieber, Arts, & Zwolan, 2000, p. 1186). Ironically, “social work programs, like speech-language pathology and medical training programs, generally do not provide their students with in-depth information about deaf people or s.
The Impact of Culture and Language Sensitive Physics on Concept Attainment ......................................................... 1
Marie Paz E. Morales
The Effect of Explicit and Recast Feedback on the Intermediate EFL Learners’ Listening Self-efficacy ................... 30
Samane Naderi
The Role of Community-Based Information Centers in Development: Lessons for Rural Zimbabwe ..................... 44
Shadreck Ndinde and Webster Kadodo
Influential Factors and Their Correlation on Student Imagination................................................................................ 54
Chao-Tung Liang and Chaoyun Liang
Investigating the Relationship between English Language Anxiety and the Achievement of School based Oral
English Test among Malaysian Form Four Students ....................................................................................................... 67
Lim Hooi Lian and Mardziah Bt Budin
Influencing Tax Compliance in SMEs through the Use of ICTs .................................................................................... 80
Edison Wazoel Lubua (PhD)
Strategic Intervention Material-Based Instruction, Learning Approach and Students‘ Performance in Chemistry
................................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Edwin I. Salviejo, Fidela Q. Aranes and Allen A. Espinosa
The Perceived Influence of Learning Environment on Design Student Imagination ................................................ 124
Ju-Sen Lin and Chaoyun Liang
Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education and Concept Formation in Children in ...ijtsrd
This study aimed at investigating mother tongue-based bilingual education and concept formation of children in Bafut in the North West Region of Cameroon. A quasi-experimental design was adopted whereby 20 male and female children were purposefully selected for the study. An adapted version of the Mayer and Mayer 1975 picture description task, a language comprehension test, as well as a sociolinguistic Questionnaire were used to measure the language proficiency of participants. Both the bilingual and monolingual samples were administered the symbol substitution task, the Dimension Change Card Sort DCCS , Test of Linear measurement and object classification task to measure their concept formation abilities. Data were analyzed using a pre-designed EpiData Version 3.1, SPSS version 21.0, Mann-Whitney U test and Spearmans Rho correlation test. Results indicate that there was no bilingual advantage in the various tasks. The main explanation for no bilingual advantage lies in the fact that a predominantly subtractive bilingual sample was used. Recommendations were made to stake holders, as well as suggestions for further research and conclusion. Angu Roland Nji "Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education and Concept Formation in Children in Bafut Sub-Division" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-2 , February 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd20276.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/20276/mother-tongue-based-bilingual-education-and-concept-formation-in-children-in-bafut-sub-division/angu-roland-nji
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
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Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
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Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
Text comprehension in profound hearing impaired children with cochlear implants
1. Text comprehension in profound hearing impaired children with cochlear implants
(Gabriella Traisci, Ersilia Bosco, Luciana D’Agosta, Patrizia Mancini, Maria Nicastri, Ludovica Giusti, Roberto
Filipo - “La Sapienza” University, Rome)
In Italy, the number of children with profound hearing impairment adopting a cochlear implant is
constantly growing. Many studies – on both national and international level – have focused on the
development of linguistic abilities in children with hearing impairment using a cochlear implant.
Nevertheless, no thorough outline has been depicted, yet, taking into account all different factors
like the patients’ age at the time of implantation, the chosen rehabilitating method, and the general
context they stem from. Few studies addressed however the patients’ learning performance and
especially written text understanding.
The present work examines and confronts data referring to linguistic abilities and data evaluating
the reading ability and written text comprehension of a sample of 30 children with profound
hearing impairment (between 7 and 15 years of age) who have been using a cochlear implant for at
least four years.