Jillio, yeah I read them. Yours is (as always) a good post, and a good explanation.
Everyone - Jillio NEVER said Sign is the only viable option. She is asking for hard, concrete proof that she can't argue.
We *KNOW* sign isn't the ONLY option - what works for each child is the best option.
Play nice.
If Jillio is asking for proof, FIND the type of research she is asking for, WITH American academic criteria - that is what she is asking for, NOT articles, summaries, etc.
I have always been led to believe that a longitudal study was over the course of YEARS, with a large pool of participants who meet certain criteria.
Since I'm in the middle of Final Exams at my college, I really don't have the time to find it, but if you can find it for me meeting this criteria:
Over the course of at least 5 years
Participants young prelingually Deaf and/or deafened soon after birth
At least 100 students in this study (more would be better)
The question I want this study to answer is:
Does CS help with reading literacy better than any other modes of communication?
If you guys can find that for me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
