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Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) in Action: Enhancing Outcomes for Children with Hearing Loss

Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) in Action: Enhancing Outcomes for Children with Hearing Loss

The study titled "Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) with children with hearing loss: A clinical pilot" published in the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology offers insightful data that can significantly enhance clinical practices for children with hearing loss. This blog will explore how practitioners can leverage the findings from this study to improve therapeutic outcomes and encourage further research.

Understanding the LENA System

The LENA system is designed to collect extensive data on a child's language environment through a small, child-worn recording device. It analyzes various variables such as child vocalizations, conversational turn-taking, and adult words spoken to the child. The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using the LENA system in a clinical setting and its potential to provide valuable feedback to parents and clinicians.

Key Findings

Implementing LENA in Clinical Practice

Based on the study's findings, here are some practical steps for clinicians:

Encouraging Further Research

The pilot study sets the stage for more extensive research. Future studies could explore the LENA system's application in diverse socio-economic settings and its long-term impact on language development in children with hearing loss. Such research could provide deeper insights and more robust data to inform clinical practices.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) with children with hearing loss: A clinical pilot.


Citation: Charron, C., Fitzpatrick, E. M., McSweeney, E., Rabjohn, K., Somerville, R., & Steacie, P. (2016). Language ENvironment Analysis (LENA) with children with hearing loss: A clinical pilot. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 40(1), 93-104.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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