Efetividade do uso de tecnologias de informação para estimular linguagem de indivíduos com deficiência auditiva

Abstract

This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using software to stimulate language of individuals with hearing loss. The research was conducted at APAE Restinga Seca with two individuals, male, with sensorineural hearing loss (1 Individual moderate in both ears and Individual 2, severe to profound). Underwent assessment of phonological awareness pre-and post-training of phonological awareness. The training was conducted in 12 sessions (2 times week) lasting 45 minutes each, using a specific software for training of listening skills and phonological awareness. Information obtained pre-and post-training were compared descriptively. The analysis of the effectiveness of the method adopted was performed according to the qualitative information provided by research participants. Regarding phonological awareness, the individual had an improvement in alliteration, rhyme and phonemic awareness. Improvements were observed in syllabic awareness. The individual 2 had little result with the training of phonological awareness, possibly because of the degree of hearing loss and reduced time of fitting. With regard to the analysis software, both reported that the use was effective, enjoyable and easy to understand.