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Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg -- Mode of Communication and Classroom Placement Impact on Speech Intelligibility, May 2004, Tobey et al. 130 (5): 639
"In summary, higher speech intelligibility scores acquired in 8- to 9-year-old congenitally deafened cochlear implant recipients were associated with educational settings that emphasize oral communication development and placement with hearing peers. Less accurate speech intelligibility scores at 8 to 9 years of age were associated with educational programs that emphasize the development of language via signs and placement in special education classes. "
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I think this would be in direct opposition to the idea that signing has no effect on speech development.
"In summary, higher speech intelligibility scores acquired in 8- to 9-year-old congenitally deafened cochlear implant recipients were associated with educational settings that emphasize oral communication development and placement with hearing peers. Less accurate speech intelligibility scores at 8 to 9 years of age were associated with educational programs that emphasize the development of language via signs and placement in special education classes. "
The whole article is there for people to peruse.
I think this would be in direct opposition to the idea that signing has no effect on speech development.