Event Title
Qualitative Research of Selected Language Skills of Individuals with Down Syndrome
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
21-4-2008 10:00 AM
End Date
21-4-2008 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Bonnie B. Lund
Mentor's Department
Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation Services
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
This project takes an in depth look at children with Down Syndrome (DS). Specific areas of research included language impairment/delay. In addition to researching the background and typical characteristics of DS the project delves deeper into the speech and language aspects incorporated with the syndrome. This project was done using qualitative inquiry with a specific case study. The researcher attempted to uncover the experience(s) of a family associated with the syndrome. The findings were transcribed and categorized to find an overall pattern that best explained the case study and family's experience with DS.
Qualitative Research of Selected Language Skills of Individuals with Down Syndrome
CSU Ballroom
This project takes an in depth look at children with Down Syndrome (DS). Specific areas of research included language impairment/delay. In addition to researching the background and typical characteristics of DS the project delves deeper into the speech and language aspects incorporated with the syndrome. This project was done using qualitative inquiry with a specific case study. The researcher attempted to uncover the experience(s) of a family associated with the syndrome. The findings were transcribed and categorized to find an overall pattern that best explained the case study and family's experience with DS.
Recommended Citation
Agha, Natasha B.. "Qualitative Research of Selected Language Skills of Individuals with Down Syndrome." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 21, 2008.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2008/poster-session-A/2
