Teaching Arabic to Hearing-Impaired Learners in Light of Language Acquisition and Communication Theories – A Linguistic Approach –

Abstract

Total or profound deafness is among the more severe types for which conventional equipment proves ineffective, thus necessitating cochlear implantation as early as possible in a child’s life—whether the deafness is acquired or congenital—to ensure optimal care, integration, and improvement in quality of life. Speech therapy involves several essential phases implemented through specific strategies and methods,using various tools and media. This process begins with learning to hear and progresses toward language development and spontaneous speech—particularly for children who are deaf but otherwise developmentally typical.