Kimberly A Wolbers, Hannah M Dostal, Kelsey Spurgin, Elizabeth Martinez
{"title":"A qualitative analysis of deaf secondary writers' strengths and needs.","authors":"Kimberly A Wolbers, Hannah M Dostal, Kelsey Spurgin, Elizabeth Martinez","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This qualitative study examines the narrative and argumentative writing of 75 deaf high school students from the United States through thematic analysis. Writing samples were evaluated on six traits: idea development, organization, style, sentence fluency, word choice, and conventions. A representative set of 85 samples was selected to reflect a range of writing quality, including both low- and high-scoring pieces, to capture the diversity of strengths and needs. Findings revealed outcomes ranging from emerging writing skills to genre-specific writing aligned with grade-level expectations. Lower-scoring responses were often brief, loosely organized, and contained unfinished or unidentifiable words with limited sentence variety. In contrast, higher-scoring samples demonstrated clearer purpose and organization, evidence of knowledge-transforming strategies, and stronger control of sentence structure, using varied sentence types to promote fluency of expression. The study underscores the need for adaptable writing instruction that addresses a range of writing needs present in secondary classrooms.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experiences of professionals in DHH education: challenging communicative monotony.","authors":"Çiğdem Uysal, Yunus Yılmaz","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Communication approaches used in the education of Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) individuals, such as spoken language, sign language, total communication, and bilingual-bicultural approach, have long been debated. Each has its strengths and limitations and is shaped by individual and contextual factors. Understanding and implementing these approaches rely not only on theoretical frameworks but also on the knowledge gained from professional experiences in the field. This study aims to examine the experiences of diverse role professionals (academics with teaching backgrounds) regarding communication approaches in DHH education within the Turkish context. Using a phenomenological design, the study explored how participants' pedagogical decisions, teaching and academic backgrounds, undergraduate education processes, and their relationships with educational policies shaped their communication choices. The findings reveal that structural and pedagogical factors beyond individual attitudes are decisive in shaping communication preferences. This research reveals the factors shaping communication approaches and emphasizes the need for inclusive, context sensitive practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147692743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Zealand deaf adults' perspectives on speech-language therapy for deaf children.","authors":"Jayne Newbury, Rosie Lamb, Toby Macrae","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Speech-language therapy (SLT) within deaf education in Aotearoa New Zealand remains influenced by oralist traditions. Māori deaf individuals also face barriers to their culture and native language. This qualitative study explored deaf adults' experiences and perceptions of SLT, including how SLTs should best support deaf children. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with 11 deaf adults (aged 28-65) who had engaged with SLT. Data were generated in New Zealand Sign Language or English and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Ensuring deaf children thrive and flourish was the overarching theme, with three subthemes (1) Hearing differences create a unique experience (2) Consider the child's unique ecosystem and (3) The profession's responsibilities. Participants wanted culturally affirming collaborative SLT practice, including signed and spoken languages. They prioritised early language access, communication success, strong therapeutic relationships and diversifying the workforce to ensure deaf children flourish.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147677799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Parents' use of Saudi sign language: patterns, determinants, and implications.","authors":"Salman Almughyiri, Rima Al-Mayah","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored the extent to which parents of deaf children in Al-Kharj use Saudi Sign Language (SSL), the challenges they encounter in learning and using the language, and their suggestions for improving communication with their children. A qualitative approach was employed, using semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 14 parents. Data were analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that most parents had no prior exposure to sign language before their child's diagnosis and relied largely on self-initiated learning due to limited institutional support. Participants reported difficulties expressing emotions and abstract concepts in SSL and often supplemented signing with facial expressions or written communication. Parents also emphasized the need for specialized training centers and culturally appropriate Arabic visual learning resources. Overall, the findings suggest that supporting parents in learning SSL may contribute to improved communication, stronger emotional connections, and enhanced social and educational participation for deaf children in the Saudi context.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147677837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Patterns of handshape errors in the Auslan productions of young children.","authors":"Erin West, Shani Dettman","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enaf064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enaf064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to describe the handshape substitution patterns observed in Australian Sign Language (Auslan). The spontaneous signed productions of 44 children aged 3; 0-6; 8 years were documented using a new approach across a 2-year period whilst the children were attending an Auslan/English bilingual-bicultural education program. The 3,166 signs within the corpus contained 3,849 individual handshape tokens; 374 of these handshapes were inaccurate. The majority of these errors involved handshape substitutions. The ASL 1 handshape was used most frequently to replace other handshapes. There were similarities and differences in handshape substitutions seen within this Auslan corpus to error patterns previously described for American Sign Language and British Sign Language. The differences in these Auslan data suggest that there is a need for sign language-specific data when considering how handshapes are acquired and used.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147647141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ramunas McRae, Christina Zorbas, Amie O'Shea, Robert Adam, Kathryn Backholer
{"title":"Through deaf eyes: factors influencing suicidal behavior among deaf adults.","authors":"Ramunas McRae, Christina Zorbas, Amie O'Shea, Robert Adam, Kathryn Backholer","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Deaf people are at higher suicide risk, yet little is known about the factors that contribute to this elevated risk, particularly in Australia. This research explored factors which deaf Australian adults perceived to influence their suicidal behavior. A parallel multi-methods sequential design study using a strengths-based deaf-centric approach was conducted. This incorporated qualitative interviews with deaf sign language users who reported adverse mental health experiences and a national cross-sectional survey of deaf adults. Both instruments included questions about perceived influences on suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Thematic analysis was used for interview data and descriptive analysis for survey data. 10 interviews and 172 survey responses were analyzed. Interview participants described 5 key themes influencing suicidal behavior: identity struggles, bullying, burnout, limited access to deaf-aware mental health services, and strained relationships. Survey participants reported communication challenges (85.5%), difficult interpersonal relationships (78.5%), abuse (58.7%), negative self-perception (47.1%), and education or employment barriers (43.0%) as influential factors. Results showed that communication and societal factors influenced suicidal behavior including issues related to identity and belonging, and the treatment of deaf individuals by hearing people across family, school, and healthcare settings. A statistically significant difference was observed for suicide planning between men and women, though no gender differences emerged for suicidal ideation or suicide attempts. Notably, all interview participants (n = 10) who identified their gender as \"other\" reported experiencing suicidal ideation. There is a need to support hearing parents when making decisions about early intervention in developing communication skills and accessible mental health services for deaf people.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amélie Marie, Damien Fernandez, Laetitia Clabaut, Marjolaine Corbeil, Simon Boussion, Catherine Vincent-Delorme, Barbara Le Driant
{"title":"Dyadic analysis of parenting stress in parents of deaf children.","authors":"Amélie Marie, Damien Fernandez, Laetitia Clabaut, Marjolaine Corbeil, Simon Boussion, Catherine Vincent-Delorme, Barbara Le Driant","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hearing parents of deaf children may face parenting stress related to the multiple challenges associated with deafness. Several factors may contribute to the level of stress they encounter. This study examined the dyadic relationships between fathers' and mothers' parenting stress and potential associated factors. Twenty-one French parental couples of deaf children completed questionnaires assessing parenting stress, parental involvement, parental self-efficacy, and social support needs. The results revealed significant associations between parenting stress and the three measured factors-parental involvement, parental self-efficacy, and social support needs-for both fathers and mothers. These 3 factors were also found to be interrelated. While overall patterns were similar between mothers and fathers, certain differences emerged within specific subdomains. Dyadic analyses further showed cross-parent effects; for instance, lower paternal involvement was associated with higher maternal parenting stress. These findings underscore the importance of including both parents in parenting research and highlight the value of dyadic analysis. Such an approach supports the development of early interventions that are both universal and tailored to the needs of each family.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147367027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tomasz Krawczyk, Jan Piasecki, Rafał Bołdys, Barbara Butkiewicz, Judyta Koper, Bogusława Kwoka, Franciszek Kwoka, Karolina Rzadek, Marcin Waligora
{"title":"Dialogue matters. Exploring Deaf people's research experiences in Poland.","authors":"Tomasz Krawczyk, Jan Piasecki, Rafał Bołdys, Barbara Butkiewicz, Judyta Koper, Bogusława Kwoka, Franciszek Kwoka, Karolina Rzadek, Marcin Waligora","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The meaningful engagement of Deaf people in research poses ethical challenges, yet Deaf people are systematically underrepresented in discussions on ethical research conduct. Our study explores experiences and opinions of Polish Deaf people about research through a bilingual open-ended online survey. We gathered 52 responses and analysed them in collaboration with a Deaf advisory group using an experiential approach to reflexive thematic analysis. We developed six themes, reflecting the challenges, needs and aspirations of Deaf people, embraced under one overarching theme: Dialogue matters. Our study highlights social and epistemic inequalities faced by Deaf people in research, as well as the need for greater accessibility and trust. We discuss how the Polish context both reflects and differs from the experiences of Deaf people from other countries. The findings may inform evidence-based recommendations for scientific cooperation between Deaf and hearing people.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147277375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tory Sampson, Amelia Becker, Erin E Campbell, Jennie Pyers, Wyatte C Hall, Zed Sevcikova Sehyr, Todd Czubek, Kristin DiPerri, Jon Henner, Karen Emmorey, Jennifer Petrich, Christina L Dobbs, Amy Lieberman, Marie Coppola, Clifton Langdon, Elana Pontecorvo, Paris Gappmayr, Anna Lim, Michael Higgins, Donna Jo Napoli, Nathan E Harrison, Rachel Benedict, Leala Holcomb, Franklin Jones Jr Ma, Andrew Bottoms, Emily Glenn-Smith Ma, Diane M Clark, Rachael Gabriel, Laura Jiménez PhD, Natalie Delgado, Naomi Caselli
{"title":"Avoiding unintended consequences: science of reading policies may harm deaf children.","authors":"Tory Sampson, Amelia Becker, Erin E Campbell, Jennie Pyers, Wyatte C Hall, Zed Sevcikova Sehyr, Todd Czubek, Kristin DiPerri, Jon Henner, Karen Emmorey, Jennifer Petrich, Christina L Dobbs, Amy Lieberman, Marie Coppola, Clifton Langdon, Elana Pontecorvo, Paris Gappmayr, Anna Lim, Michael Higgins, Donna Jo Napoli, Nathan E Harrison, Rachel Benedict, Leala Holcomb, Franklin Jones Jr Ma, Andrew Bottoms, Emily Glenn-Smith Ma, Diane M Clark, Rachael Gabriel, Laura Jiménez PhD, Natalie Delgado, Naomi Caselli","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many U.S. policies inspired by the Science of Reading rest on two assumptions: (1) skilled reading always involves automatic mapping between written words and speech sounds, and (2) all children benefit from systematic instruction of phonological awareness and phonics. These assumptions are not wholly accurate, that they do not consider scientific evidence from deaf readers, and that policies based on these assumptions may be harmful to deaf children. First, skilled reading does not always rely on phonology. Evidence shows that deaf readers can read effectively without using spoken language phonology and that phonological processing can be unrelated to reading skill in this group. Second, a fundamental issue in deaf education is prioritizing speech and hearing over language development, academics, cognition, and socio-emotional well-being. This unhealthy imbalance persists despite the mounting evidence that we cannot ensure deaf children acquire spoken language. Policies mandating speech-based reading instruction for all children overlook how deaf readers develop literacy, and reinforce the overemphasis on speech, which creates the conditions for language deprivation. We caution against a one-size-fits-all approach to reading instruction and emphasize the need for differentiated instruction that respects the diverse ways beginning readers, including deaf learners, acquire literacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Harriet Bowden-Howl, Rudi Dallos, Laura Goldberg, Evelyne Mercure
{"title":"Dyadic synchrony in deaf mothers and hearing infants.","authors":"Harriet Bowden-Howl, Rudi Dallos, Laura Goldberg, Evelyne Mercure","doi":"10.1093/jdsade/enag005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enag005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is mounting evidence that maternal sensitivity contributes to optimal child development, but little is known about dyads including deaf mothers and their hearing infants. Deaf adults experience a range of adversities in their role as a parent, and it is unclear how these experiences influence early interactions with their child. Videos of 28 deaf mothers playing with their four-to-eight-month-old hearing infants were coded using the CARE-Index. Dyadic synchrony of most dyads were found to be sensitive or adequate. However, 21% of dyads were likely to benefit from education and/or intervention to increase sensitive interactions. Compared to the rest of the dyads, they displayed lower levels of maternal sensitivity and infant cooperativeness, as well as higher levels of maternal unresponsiveness and infant passivity. Results were influenced by socioeconomic status and potentially by vocal and social touch behaviour. Methodological, theoretical and clinical considerations are offered for professionals working with deaf mothers and their hearing infants.</p>","PeriodicalId":47768,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}