According to psychologist Eric Lenneberg, languages include a system of phonology, words, and syntax (Singleton & Shulman, 2013). Also, he determined that there are critical years for learning a second language and that capability for learning a language always exists even with hearing impairments. Therefore, the student with hearing loss in Tracy Campbell’s class still has the ability to learn a language, even if that language is sign language. Tracy Campbell believes that the child could improve verbally speaking with the help of hearing stories and people presenting images with words when they say them. There are strong arguments for the biological perspective for speech and language development. These developments include large increases in brain weight, the formation of myelin sheaths on the axons, and increases in the number of neuronal connectors within the cortex during the early years of life (Singleton & Shulman, 2013). Each of these strengthen overall …show more content…
Behaviorism determined that behaviors rely only on observable phenomena (Singleton & Shulman, 2013). This means that there are no inferences are made using unobservable things. According to Singleton and Shulman, proponents of this nurture view argued that although environmental stimuli were not always identifiable, the frequency of certain behaviors or antecedent behaviors could be increased if positive reinforcers or consequences were contingent upon the targets (2013). Language relied on the role of imitation as well as the combination of unconditioned stimuli and unconditioned responses. According to this view, parents teach their children language through both imitation training of words and phrases as well as the shaping of phrases and sentences through success of adult-like speech (Singleton & Shulman, 2013). It is important for the parents to focus on correcting syntax mistakes instead of word meaning mistakes. Intervention involves applied behavioral analysis and variations of that methodology within the speech-language pathology field. Applied behavior analysis is particularly used for children with autism. It includes methods such as the Natura Language Paradigm and Pivotal Response Treatment which address the child’s motivation by having them request wants and needs (Singleton & Shulman, 2013). Around 1965, language training programs were developed under the