Journal•ISSN: 0161-1461
Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools
American Speech–Language–Hearing Association
About: Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools is an academic journal published by American Speech–Language–Hearing Association. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Medicine & Language acquisition. It has an ISSN identifier of 0161-1461. Over the lifetime, 2009 publications have been published receiving 55123 citations. The journal is also known as: LSHSS & L.S. & H.S.S..
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TL;DR: Findings indicated that five kindergarten variables uniquely predicted reading outcome in second grade, including letter identification, sentence imitation, phonological awareness, rapid naming, and mother's education.
Abstract: Purpose: Speech-language pathologists have the skills and knowledge needed to play an important role in the early identification of children who are at risk for reading difficulties. Whereas resear...
506 citations
TL;DR: This study examined the influence of small-group storybook reading sessions on the acquisition of vocabulary words for at-risk kindergartners, and the impact of word elaboration on learning.
Abstract: Purpose: The extant literature suggests that exposure to novel vocabulary words through repeated readings of storybooks influences children’s word learning, and that adult elaboration of words in c...
420 citations
TL;DR: Several acoustical variables, such as noise, reverberation, and speaker-listener distance, which can deleteriously affect speech perception in classrooms are examined.
Abstract: Past investigations demonstrate that the acoustical environment of a classroom is a critical factor in the academic, psychoeducational, and psychosocial achievement of children with normal hearing ...
367 citations
TL;DR: This article presented a data-based approach to test selection for preschool language skills, using a set of norm-referenced tests designed to evaluate the preschool language ability of infants and toddlers.
Abstract: Clinicians are confronted with a wide range of norm-referenced tests designed to evaluate preschool language skills. This article approaches test selection from a data-based perspective. Twenty-one...
335 citations
TL;DR: The findings suggest that integrated phonological awareness intervention may be an efficient method to improve phonologicalawareness, speech production, and reading development of children with SLI.
Abstract: Purpose: This study investigated the efficacy of an integrated phonological awareness intervention approach for children with spoken language impairment (SLI) who demonstrated early reading delay. ...
329 citations