Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 <<I'm assuming that he can't make out what they are saying because their voices are exagerated. He has a severe/profound loss and wears hearing aids. Any other thoughts on the sound quality of children's TV programs?>> Not only are the voices exaggerated but they are extremely high-pitched and rapid...which is really tough. (I don't know why everyone things kids want or need to listen to squeaky voices all day.) The shape of my son's loss is such that he probably loses Elmo more often than not...but I don't mind since the guy talks baby talk. LOL! On the other hand, some of the concepts introduced are done in a slower manner and your son is probably gaining a lot anyway. As to other shows, since my son is older now, it's hard to remember what might hold a 16-month-old's interest but I've always been impressed with Blue's Clues. " Steve " talks too quickly but at least it's a normal tone of voice...and lower-pitched. The cartoon characters speak normally, also. The combination of animation and live-action works and Blue has even done a couple of episodes with introductions of sign language. Carol - mom to , 5.11, mod to severe profound, HA's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 " Steve " talks too > quickly but at least it's a normal tone of > voice...and lower-pitched. The cartoon characters > speak normally, also. The combination of animation > and live-action works and Blue has even done a > couple of episodes with introductions of sign > language. My 2 year old loves this show (and Sesame) - especially because of the sign. Sesame uses quite a bit of sign - and Emma is rivited whenever someone is signing on TV. We've ordered a few kids signing videos from the Closed Captioning Video Lending program for her and she loves it. I watch right there with her and repeat the speech used on the show - which helps her language recognition. BTW, Blue's Clues has won several awards from deaf assoiciations for their work with sign. Patti (mom to Emma Kate, 2 , severe-profound loss and wearing HAs) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Any other thoughts on the sound > quality of children's TV programs? > I assume you have the following in the USA, so here's our experience: Dominic loves the Teletubbies and they are still his favourite videos. We like them too because they move their mouths when talking, have a variety of voices, use simple and very repetitive phrases and also have clips of ordinary (not drama-school) kids doing ordinary activities. He watches the videos over and over and knows what's happening next so now, because he's older and we should move on, we stop the tape for a minute and ask him what next? what's going to happen? why is the little sheep sad? etc. On the other hand, Dominic also loves the Tank Engine, which we both hate (the mouths don't move when they talk, they don't really do that much, it's all about not being nasty because someone can be nastier than you - rather than because it's bad/wrong etc etc). Other good videos are those with Maisy the mouse, although the sound of the animals isn't too clear. As with all others, we have to watch them with him, to repeat what's said or reinforce certain words and phrases. We look for videos where the characters move their mouths and where sound is good. This means that Postman Pat, Fireman Sam and a few other good children's programmes are out of the question, unfortunately, unless we happen to see them on TV. He goes to nursery full-time, so he doesn't get to watch much TV, but we all like Bear in the Blue House. Cristina Mum to Dominic (2;4 prof. deaf, HA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 This is a little of subject but, my son loves to watch Tom and Jerry because they talk very little if any. Donna > Any other thoughts on the sound > > quality of children's TV programs? > > > I assume you have the following in the USA, so here's our experience: > > Dominic loves the Teletubbies and they are still his favourite videos. > We like them too because they move their mouths when talking, have a > variety of voices, use simple and very repetitive phrases and also have > clips of ordinary (not drama-school) kids doing ordinary activities. He > watches the videos over and over and knows what's happening next so now, > because he's older and we should move on, we stop the tape for a minute > and ask him what next? what's going to happen? why is the little sheep > sad? etc. > > On the other hand, Dominic also loves the Tank Engine, which we > both hate (the mouths don't move when they talk, they don't really do > that much, it's all about not being nasty because someone can be nastier > than you - rather than because it's bad/wrong etc etc). > > Other good videos are those with Maisy the mouse, although the sound of > the animals isn't too clear. As with all others, we have to watch them > with him, to repeat what's said or reinforce certain words and phrases. > > We look for videos where the characters move their mouths and where > sound is good. This means that Postman Pat, Fireman Sam and a few other > good children's programmes are out of the question, unfortunately, > unless we happen to see them on TV. He goes to nursery full-time, so he > doesn't get to watch much TV, but we all like Bear in the Blue House. > > Cristina > Mum to Dominic (2;4 prof. deaf, HA) > > > All messages posted to this list are private and confidential. Each post is the intellectual property of the author and therefore subject to copyright restrictions. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 << This is a little of subject but, my son loves to watch Tom and Jerry because they talk very little if any. >> How funny. I've found the same thing with Neal. He has no hearing, even with his aids right now. He will watch Tom and Jerry a little though. He will also watch Blue's Clues some. ~Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 > He will watch Tom and Jerry a little though. He > will also watch Blue's Clues some. JD used to love to watch Pink Panther cartoons - no words at all. He still watches them when he can catch them. So do I. ;-) Hugs, Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 We've found the same to be true of educational computer games. The voices are exaggerated and sometimes use phony accents presumably to make it more interesting for the kids. It could also be that puppets and cartoons are difficult to speech read. My mother has a moderate loss in one ear and tells me that cartoons have to be louder than usual because she can't use speech reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 Tiny Tots drives my daughter crazy. They have a squeaky baby voice and sone speak Spanish. I used to evaluate videos for a Parents group and everyone was mad at me when I talked badly about Tiny Tots. I think Sesame Street is okay, but maybe not because my daughter never liked it. I once read that children who are HH prefer actual people to watch because they can also read their lips. Randie From: srkearns@... Reply-To: Listen-Up To: Listen-up Subject: Sesame Street Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 12:43:12 EST I was wondering if any of your HOH little ones can understand the characters on Sesame Street. My son, , is 16 months old and has taken an interest in watching the puppets on Sesame Street. I'm assuming that he can't make out what they are saying because their voices are exagerated. He has a severe/profound loss and wears hearing aids. Any other thoughts on the sound quality of children's TV programs? Kearns ps. Is there anyone on this list from Virginia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2002 Report Share Posted March 20, 2002 Tiny Tots drives my daughter crazy. They have squeaky baby voices and one speaks Spanish. I used to evaluate videos for a Parents group and everyone was mad at me when I talked badly about Tiny Tots. I think Sesame Street is okay, but maybe not because my daughter never liked it. I once read that children who are HH prefer actual people to watch because they can also read their lips. Randie From: srkearns@... Reply-To: Listen-Up To: Listen-up Subject: Sesame Street Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 12:43:12 EST I was wondering if any of your HOH little ones can understand the characters on Sesame Street. My son, , is 16 months old and has taken an interest in watching the puppets on Sesame Street. I'm assuming that he can't make out what they are saying because their voices are exagerated. He has a severe/profound loss and wears hearing aids. Any other thoughts on the sound quality of children's TV programs? Kearns ps. Is there anyone on this list from Virginia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2002 Report Share Posted March 26, 2002 Hi . I am in Chesterfield (Richmond area) of Virginia. Drop me a line if you want. Where are you located? Tammy Mom to 10 and 7 both normal hearing and 4, profound/severe loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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