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Assessing Social Validity of Technology Assisted written language Intervention (Tawli) For Students with hearing disability

Sitara J.R: (sitara.hari@gmail.com), & T. Geetha (geetha.sped@gmail.com)

 Full Text Paper is available in ARUSHI VOL # 20 | HACSE 2023-2024

Abstract: Students with hearing disabilities often face challenges in language development, which affects their academic and social skills. COVID-19 disrupted traditional rehabilitation services, leading to a shift toward online interventions. Technology-Assisted Written Language Intervention (TAWLI) is a promising approach that uses online methods to support students with hearing disabilities (SWHD). This study assesses the social validity of TAWLI from the perspectives of parents and professionals working with these students, evaluating its feasibility in various settings and its effectiveness as an additional support to spoken and sign language therapies.

Keywords: Technology-Assisted Written Language Intervention, hearing disability, social validity, language development, SWHD. 

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