AUD 647: Adult AR
Speechreading
Speechreading
Assessment and Training
Assessment of Speechreading
Ability
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Test in “visual-only” condition
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Bisensory evaluation
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Assess use of visual cues
for clients with severe-profound HL
Test Considerations
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Response Format: Open set vs. Closed set
Live Voice vs. Recorded Test
Ideal SR Test conditions
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Live Voice
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Face-to-face presentations
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Distance: 5 to 10 feet
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Lighting:
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no shadows
viewing angle: 0 to 45°
I. Ramkissoon, Ph.D.
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AUD 647: Adult AR
Speechreading
Assessment tools
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Assessment at different levels
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Words, sentences, conversation
Sentence lists recommended:
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Denver Quick Test of Lipreading (Alpiner, 1978)
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CID Everyday Sentences
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WSU Sentence Test of Speechreading
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The CUNY Sentence Test (Boothroyd, et al., 1985)
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Iowa Phoneme and Sentence Test (Tyler, et al., 1986)
Activity
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Students will get into pairs and practice
administering a speechreading test:
– Denver Quick Test of Lipreading Ability
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Alpiner, 1978
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Devised at the University of Denver Speech and Hearing Center
Avoid auditory cues & exaggerated articulation
Speak naturally, without voicing, maintain
appropriate expression
Denver quick test of lipreading ability
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Good morning.
How old are you?
I live in (state of residence).
I only have one dollar.
There is somebody at the door.
Is that all?
Where are you going?
Let's have a coffee break.
Park your car in the lot.
What is your address?
I. Ramkissoon, Ph.D.
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May I help you?
I feel fine.
It is time for dinner.
Turn right at the comer.
Are you ready to order?
Is this charge or cash?
What time is it?
I have a headache.
How about going out tonight?
Please lend me 50 cents.
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