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Parents' Mealtime Conversation Techniques with Preschoolers with Hearing Loss who Listen and Talk
What is it about?
We recorded the dinnertime conversations of 37 preschoolers with hearing loss who used listening and spoken language and examined the conversation techniques used by parents and other adult caregivers. We also measured the children's receptive vocabulary and understanding of basic concepts.
Why is it important?
Parents’ use of conversation techniques varied widely, with closed-ended elicitation and directives used most frequently during dinner. We found that parents' use of explicit vocabulary instruction was correlated with their children's general receptive vocabulary and basic-concepts skills. Our thematic analysis of the conversations revealed common themes, including concrete topics and sibling speakers. In addition, parents who used many techniques often introduced abstract conversation topics. In contrast, electronic media was present in all conversations with few techniques.