Spatial Impairments

Sharon Berman from UC San Diego discusses a specific language impairment affecting some deaf children, which hinders their ability to use space effectively in sign language. This impairment has been observed by teachers and parents, but only recently have tools been developed to study it. A case study by David Quinto Pozo highlights a child struggling with spatial setup in sign language. The research aims to understand the nature of this difficulty and its implications for brain function.

What is the main focus of Sharon Berman's discussion?

• The development of new sign language techniques

• The history of sign language

• A specific language impairment in deaf children

• The role of parents in language learning

What have teachers and parents noticed about some deaf children's signing?

• It is identical to spoken language

• It seems impaired in some way

• It is more advanced than expected

• It is influenced by their environment

What has changed in recent times regarding the study of language impairment in deaf children?

• There are fewer cases being reported

• Parents are less involved in the process

• New tools and research are now available

• Sign language is no longer used

What did David Quinto Pozo's publication focus on?

• The role of technology in language learning

• A child with difficulty using space in sign language

• A new method of teaching sign language

• The history of sign language in Texas

What is the next step in understanding the language impairment discussed?

• To develop new sign language techniques

• To determine the exact nature of the difficulty

• To stop using sign language altogether

• To focus on spoken language instead