Wyatte C Hall
Biographic Data
| ID | 6073879 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Wyatte C Hall |
| GIVEN NAMES | Wyatte C |
| FAMILY NAME | Hall |
| SIGNATURE | HALL W C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Rochester Medicine |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7974-973X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Avoiding unintended consequences
Many U.S. policies inspired by the Science of Reading rest on two assumptions: (1) skilled reading always involves automatic mapping between written words and speech sounds, and (2) all children benefit from systematic instruction of phonological awareness and phonics. These assumptions are not wholly accurate, that they do not consider scientific evidence from deaf readers, and that policies based on these assumptions may be harmful to deaf chil…
Peeling back the layers
The fields of Deaf Education and Early Intervention are currently awash with discussions about Listening and Spoken Language (LSL). LSL is a communication approach striving to teach deaf children how to hear and talk without access to sign language. Generally marketed as ‘scientific’ and ‘modern’ with its utilisation of hearing technology, LSL obscures a familiar concept with a veneer of novelty. Using the concept of pentimento, this paper unpack…
Preliminary development of the deaf childhood experiences scale
We describe here the initial creation and validation of a tool designed to quantify certain unique life experiences of deaf individuals. The Deaf Childhood Experiences Scale (DCES) aims to provide empirical data on uniquely deaf life factors with the long-term goal of better understanding education, health, and quality of life outcomes among deaf populations. The methodology involved a mixed-methods approach of qualitative interviews with deaf co…
Understanding the context of mental health in deaf populations is important
This commentary highlights the importance of understanding mental health in deaf populations within the context of language development and access. The authors, who are all Deaf professionals, emphasize that language deprivation—not hearing loss directly—is a primary cause of many mental health issues in deaf communities, and advocate for the inclusion of deaf experts in research and publications concerning deaf individuals' mental health
Challenging the “norm”
This study critically examines the biases and methodological shortcomings in studies comparing deaf and hearing populations, demonstrating their implications for both the reliability and ethics of research in deaf education. Upon reviewing the 20 most-cited deaf-hearing comparison studies, we identified recurring fallacies such as the presumption of hearing ideological biases, the use of heterogeneously small samples, and the misinterpretation of…
Creating the High School Pipeline for Future Deaf Scientists in Academic Medicine
Hall, Wyatte C. PhD; O’Dell, Nicole PhD; Gordon, Sarah; Ogden, Susan; McLetchie, Antony A.L.; O’Regan, Ruth M. MD Author Information
No Taxation Without Representation
Minority faculty and trainees experience unique factors that can hinder their success in academic medicine—collectively referred to as “minority tax.” The authors argue that a similar “deaf tax” of unique barriers, experiences, and responsibilities disproportionately burdens deaf trainees and faculty. The cumulative effects of these deaf tax experiences represent a significant disadvantage for deaf professionals in academic medicine. Through a co…
American Sign Language Interpreters in Public Schools
Deaf children need language, not (just) speech
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children need to master at least one language (spoken or signed) to reach their full potential. Providing access to a natural sign language supports this goal. Despite evidence that natural sign languages are beneficial to DHH children, many researchers and practitioners advise families to focus exclusively on spoken language. We critique the Pediatrics article ‘Early Sign Language Exposure and Cochlear Implants’ (G…
Influence of Hearing Loss on Child Behavioral and Home Experiences
Objectives. To assess the influence of hearing loss on child behavioral diagnoses, and socioemotional and behavior status. Methods. We analyzed US National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) child data, years 2011 to 2015, for associations between reported hearing loss and relevant NHIS items. Results. Compared with hearing children, NHIS respondents with a deaf child were more likely to report developmental delays (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 11.1; …
Language deprivation syndrome
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
A Pilot Study of Deaf Trauma Survivors’ Experiences
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A Pilot Study of Deaf Trauma Survivors’ Experiences
Language deprivation syndrome
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Influence of Hearing Loss on Child Behavioral and Home Experiences
Objectives. To assess the influence of hearing loss on child behavioral diagnoses, and socioemotional and behavior status. Methods. We analyzed US National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) child data, years 2011 to 2015, for associations between reported hearing loss and relevant NHIS items. Results. Compared with hearing children, NHIS respondents with a deaf child were more likely to report developmental delays (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 11.1; …
Deaf children need language, not (just) speech
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children need to master at least one language (spoken or signed) to reach their full potential. Providing access to a natural sign language supports this goal. Despite evidence that natural sign languages are beneficial to DHH children, many researchers and practitioners advise families to focus exclusively on spoken language. We critique the Pediatrics article ‘Early Sign Language Exposure and Cochlear Implants’ (G…
American Sign Language Interpreters in Public Schools
No Taxation Without Representation
Minority faculty and trainees experience unique factors that can hinder their success in academic medicine—collectively referred to as “minority tax.” The authors argue that a similar “deaf tax” of unique barriers, experiences, and responsibilities disproportionately burdens deaf trainees and faculty. The cumulative effects of these deaf tax experiences represent a significant disadvantage for deaf professionals in academic medicine. Through a co…
Creating the High School Pipeline for Future Deaf Scientists in Academic Medicine
Hall, Wyatte C. PhD; O’Dell, Nicole PhD; Gordon, Sarah; Ogden, Susan; McLetchie, Antony A.L.; O’Regan, Ruth M. MD Author Information
Challenging the “norm”
This study critically examines the biases and methodological shortcomings in studies comparing deaf and hearing populations, demonstrating their implications for both the reliability and ethics of research in deaf education. Upon reviewing the 20 most-cited deaf-hearing comparison studies, we identified recurring fallacies such as the presumption of hearing ideological biases, the use of heterogeneously small samples, and the misinterpretation of…
Peeling back the layers
The fields of Deaf Education and Early Intervention are currently awash with discussions about Listening and Spoken Language (LSL). LSL is a communication approach striving to teach deaf children how to hear and talk without access to sign language. Generally marketed as ‘scientific’ and ‘modern’ with its utilisation of hearing technology, LSL obscures a familiar concept with a veneer of novelty. Using the concept of pentimento, this paper unpack…
Preliminary development of the deaf childhood experiences scale
We describe here the initial creation and validation of a tool designed to quantify certain unique life experiences of deaf individuals. The Deaf Childhood Experiences Scale (DCES) aims to provide empirical data on uniquely deaf life factors with the long-term goal of better understanding education, health, and quality of life outcomes among deaf populations. The methodology involved a mixed-methods approach of qualitative interviews with deaf co…
Understanding the context of mental health in deaf populations is important
This commentary highlights the importance of understanding mental health in deaf populations within the context of language development and access. The authors, who are all Deaf professionals, emphasize that language deprivation—not hearing loss directly—is a primary cause of many mental health issues in deaf communities, and advocate for the inclusion of deaf experts in research and publications concerning deaf individuals' mental health
Avoiding unintended consequences
Many U.S. policies inspired by the Science of Reading rest on two assumptions: (1) skilled reading always involves automatic mapping between written words and speech sounds, and (2) all children benefit from systematic instruction of phonological awareness and phonics. These assumptions are not wholly accurate, that they do not consider scientific evidence from deaf readers, and that policies based on these assumptions may be harmful to deaf chil…
Hearing Impairment and Communication (13 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Medicine (7 works) · American Sign Language (5 works) · Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation (5 works) · Sign language (5 works) · Audiology (4 works) · Linguistics (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Spoken language (4 works)