Abstract
Continuous evidence shows that deaf students are not gaining the same knowledge and skills from the education system that hearing children are receiving. This deficit has several different causes. One suspected cause is that the sensory needs of deaf children are not being met. In this paper, the author is examining how using sensory input through occupational therapy with children who are deaf or hard of hearing may facilitate a better learning environment and therefore improve deaf education. First, research was conducted to see what literature there was to support the belief that deaf children would benefit from occupational therapy services. When the findings came back inconclusive, a one-on-one interview was conducted with an occupational therapist who works at the state deaf school. The results from the interview raised several questions and was able to create a path for further research.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 5-11-2015
Mentor
Kathy Splinter-Watkins
Mentor Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Blackaby, Jordan M., "Opening Closing Doors: How Occupational Therapy Facilitates Learning In Children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing" (2015). Honors Theses. 243.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/243
