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Speech Audiometry with Non-Native English Speakers: Insights for Practitioners

Speech Audiometry with Non-Native English Speakers: Insights for Practitioners

In the realm of speech-language pathology, data-driven decisions are crucial for optimizing outcomes, especially when working with non-native English speakers. The research article "Speech audiometry with non-native English speakers: The use of digits and Cantonese words as stimuli" offers valuable insights for practitioners.

This pilot study examined the validity of English speech audiometry with non-native English speakers, focusing on Speech Reception Threshold (SRT) and Word Recognition Score (WRS). It involved 45 adults with English as their second language, 30 of whom were native Cantonese speakers. The study found that English digit pair stimuli were more accurate predictors of pure-tone average than English word stimuli for all participants. Additionally, Cantonese words elicited the lowest speech audiometric thresholds from Cantonese-speaking participants.

Here are key takeaways for practitioners:

Encouraging further research is also vital. The study's authors recommend more extensive research with larger sample sizes to determine the clinical significance of these findings. As practitioners, staying updated with ongoing research and integrating new evidence into practice is essential for providing the best care to diverse populations.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Speech audiometry with non-native English speakers: The use of digits and Cantonese words as stimuli.


Citation: Marinova-Todd, S. H., Siu, C. K., & Jenstad, L. M. (2011). Speech audiometry with non-native English speakers: The use of digits and Cantonese words as stimuli. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 35(3), 220-227. Retrieved from https://cjslpa.ca/files/2011_CJSLPA_Vol_35/No_03_214-277/Marinova_Siu_Jenstad_CJSLPA_2011.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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