Phonological Awareness and Its Relationship to Writing in Hearing-Impaired Children using Classical Hearing Aids

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between phonological awareness and writing in hearing-impaired children who use classical hearing aids. To achieve the objectives of this study, a descriptive approach is adopted, and 10 cases (7 males and 3 females) aged between 8 and 10 years are selected. A standardized and adapted phonological awareness test, developed by Professor Azdaou (2012) as part of her doctoral thesis, is administered to assess phonological awareness. In addition, the dysgraphia test developed by Professor Ben Bouzid is applied to diagnose dysgraphia disorders. The results reveal that phonological awareness in hearing-impaired children using classical hearingaids is related to writing.